Norway is one of the Nordic countries and a member of the EU. It is famous for wildlife, nature and winter sports. If you want to visit it, you might need a visa. Whether you need a Norway short-stay visa or not is a key factor in application process.
In this blog, we will explain who needs and does not need a Norway visa.
What are the important things for you to need a Norway visa?
Whether you need a Norway visa depends on:
- Your nationality.
- The purpose of your visit.
- Duration of your stay.

First, you must know that Norway visa comes in two categories:
- Short-stay visa (non-immigrant)
- Long-stay- (immigrant)
If you want to stay in Norway for up to 90 days, your stay is a short-stay visa. In case you stay longer than 90 days, it is a long-stay. If you want to work or study in Norway, you might need a residence permit. It depends on your nationality.
A few countries are free of Norway short-stay visa. They can visit the country for up to 90 days. However, to stay longer, they need another visa or residence permit.
The following countries are free of Norway short-stay visa:
Asia
Brunei Darussalam | Hong Kong | Malaysia |
Georgia | Israel | Singapore |
The United Arab Emirates | Japan | South Korea |
North America
Antigua And Barbuda | Grenada |
Bahamas | Guatemala |
Barbados | Honduras |
Canada | Mexico |
Costa Rica | Nicaragua |
Dominica | Panama |
El Salvador | United States Of America |
South America
Argentina | Paraguay |
Brazil | Peru |
Chile | Uruguay |
Colombia | Venezuela |
Africa
Mauritius | Seychelles |
Oceania
Australia | Palau |
Kiribati | Samoa |
Marshall Islands | Solomon Islands |
Micronesia | Tuvalu |
New Zealand | Vanuatu |
Europe
Albania | Monaco |
Andorra | Montenegro |
Bosnia And Herzegovina | San Marino |
EEA countries | Serbia |
North Macedonia | Ukraine |
Vatican City State | United Kingdom |
Moldova | EU |
If you are a citizen of the above countries, you don’t need to apply for a Norway short-stay visa. You can visit the country with your passport or travel document. But remember to stay longer than 90 days, you need an appropriate visa.
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