Attend a cultural event or visit an organisation

The following applies, for example, if you are going to participate in Norway Cup, attend the Mela Festival or the ISFiT Festival, or visit Red Cross Norway.

Requirements for a visa

  • You must pay an application fee.
  • You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
  • You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
  • You must have valid travel insurance.
  • You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must be able to document that you have sufficient means to support yourself during your stay in Norway and the Schengen area. Whether your funds are considered sufficient will be assessed individually in each case. The following amounts serve as general guidelines for what is regarded as a sufficient minimum: 
    • NOK 300 per day is regarded as a sufficent minimum if you will be staying with family or friends, or in accommodation that has been paid for in advance. 
    • NOK 1,300 per day is regarded as sufficient if you have not documented pre-booked or pre-paid accommodation for the entire duration of your stay. If several people are travelling together, the amount should be at leas NOK 1,000 per person per day. 
  • If you do not have enough money yourself, you must have a financial guarantee: The person or company you are visiting must fill out a sponsorship form, which can be either electronic or on a paper form. Remember to have the four-word sponsor code ready when you apply for a visitor visa (if your sponsor uses the electronic form). You only need a sponsor for the visit if you do not have enough money yourself.
  • You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
  • If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
  • You must register your fingerprints. 
  • If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.

How your application is considered

  • When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
  • We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
  • If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

  • If you plan to travel to Norway to attend a cultural event or visit an organisation, you will normally be granted a visa.
  • If you plan to attend an important event or visit a well-known organisation, you have a better chance of being granted a visa.