FAQ

The UK applicants need to submit two recently clicked identical photos, and they must be coloured. The photographs must not be older than 6 months and should be in a 35×45 mm format during the Norway visa appointment.

In case your Norway Schengen visa is rejected, then you will be informed of the reason behind the rejection. In this case, you can reapply for the Norway visa and submit the new application accordingly.

Type C visa is a short stay visa which allows the holder to visit Norway for a maximum of three months for tourism, business, family visits, etc. This can be categorised into single-entry and multiple-entry.

Whereas, Type-D is a national visa that is issued when the stay exceeds three months. This visa is a long-stay visa which is issued for different purposes like work, family reunification, digital nomad, etc. This Norway visa may be: A single entry or a multiple entry!

The general documents required to submit for the Norway visa are:

● Norway Visa Application Form
● Financial statements
● Valid passport
● Two recent photographs
● UK eVisa/ share code (BRP)
● Accommodation proofs
● Travel itinerary
● Cover letter

Yes. Being a UK resident holding a UK eVisa / share code (BRP), it is mandatory for you to have a Norway visa from UK. However, you must apply for the right category of Norway visa based on your purpose of visit.

Absolutely, yes. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Norway visa applicants. The insurance must have minimum coverage of €30,000 that must cover the medical expenses, repatriation, and hospitalisation during the entire stay.

Yes, as per the common visa policy of the Schengen region, a Norway-issued Schengen visa allows travel to other Schengen countries, provided Norway is the main destination or the first point of entry.

Generally, Norway visa can’t be extended. Extensions are only allowed in exceptional cases, such as:

● Natural disaster
● Humanitarian grounds
● Medical emergencies

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is a travel requirement for UK nationals who are planning a trip to Schengen countries, including Norway, for a short duration (maximum three months). This means that residents of the UK are exempt from ETIAS and require a Norway visa even for short and long durations.

Generally, the processing time of a Norway visa is 10-15 working days, depending on the applicant’s submission and appointment time. This can even take a longer time, up to 45 days, in certain circumstances. So, apply early!

Norway visa appointment is a scheduled interview day at the visa centre in the UK, where you need to submit all the required documents, register your biometrics, and attend an interview to process your Norway visa. This appointment is scheduled easily and quickly by experts at NORWAY VISAS.

In order to get the visa timely manner and avoid the delay, it is advisable to apply in advance. You should apply for a Norway Schengen Visa at least 15 days prior to the day you intend to travel, and no earlier than 6 months before you leave.

Yes. On the scheduled visa appointment day, you need to submit the documents for verification as well as register the biometric details like fingerprints, photo, etc. However, it is compulsory to be physically present at the visa centre on the appointment day.

Yes, for minors travelling to Norway, here are some additional documents that will be needed. The documents are: A Birth certificate, a notarized travel consent from both parents or the legal guardian.

The Norway Schengen visa cover letter summarizes the intent of travelling to this country and mentions:

● When & where you intend to travel
● The purpose of the trip
● The funding of the trip
● Day-by-day itinerary
● Duration of the trip

Overstaying may result in fines, deportation, a ban on re-entry to Schengen countries, or future visa refusal. Always respect the 90/180-day rule unless you have a long-stay visa.

● Norway Tourist visa
● Norway Business visa
● Norway transit visa
● Norway spouse visa
● Norway long-stay visa

Since this is not mandatory to carry the below-mentioned document, it is advisable to carry it along.

1. Return or onward flight tickets
2. Proof of accommodation
3. Sufficient funds to cover your stay
4. Travel insurance details.

The processing time to get your Norway Schengen visa is 15 to 20 working days.

The Schengen area covers most of the European countries and is a blend of 29 countries. Norway is part of the Schengen region. After Brexit, UK travelers need to follow the visa rules set by the Schengen region, according to which UK citizens can freely enter Norway for a short duration and UK residents will require a visa for short ( maximum 90 days) as well as longer durations (more than 90 days).

A Norway Schengen visa is a travel permit that allows the traveler to travel to Norway, a Schengen country. The Norway visa controls the entry and exit of travelers into the country and ensures that travelers are entering the country legally.