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Norway visa requirements for Austrian citizens

Austrian citizens do not need a visa for Norway. Show your passport at the border.

Passport

AUT

Austria

Going to

NOR

Norway

No visa needed

Certain residence permits and family residence cards let you visit without a visa.

Visa
Not required
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in Norway.

Ways into Norway

Your passport and residence documents decide whether you need a visa.

  • Visa not requiredResidence document exemptionCertain residence permits and family residence cards let you visit without a visa.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your residence document against UDI's list.
    2. Carry your passport and current residence card.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Current residence card
    • A current Schengen residence permit can give this exemption.
    • Ireland and Cyprus require family residence cards; ordinary residence permits do not qualify.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaThis visa may allow urgent travel when applying before the trip was impossible.
    Stay
    15 days
    Fee
    Fee required; amount not stated
    Entries
    Single

    How to apply

    1. Contact border staff as soon as you arrive.
    2. Complete the visitor form; explain why applying earlier was impossible.
    3. Show your evidence and pay the fee.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Visitor visa form
    • Proof of emergency
    • Travel insurance
    • Proof of money or guarantee
    • Proof of return travel funds
    • Approval is rare; arriving without a visa can lead to being sent back immediately.
    • Only necessary days are allowed, up to 15; no Schengen exit and return.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredTourist visitor visaThis visa is for short holidays when you cannot enter visa-free.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    €90
    Processing
    45 days

    How to apply

    1. Apply to Norway if it is your main Schengen destination.
    2. Register through UDI and pay.
    3. Print and sign the form; gather your checklist documents.
    4. Attend your appointment; give fingerprints if asked.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Signed form and photo
    • Stay and trip plans
    • Proof of money or sponsor
    • Travel medical insurance
    • 2 blank pages
    • Return ticket
    • Hotel booking
    • Fingerprints
    • Your visa may allow fewer than 90 days within Schengen's 180-day limit.
    • Russian tourist applications face restrictions; check UDI's exceptions.
    Official page
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Embassies for this trip

For lost passports and emergencies.

All embassies

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Austria, Oslo

    Oslo

    Thomas Heftyes gate 19-21, 0264 Oslo

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Coming from Austria

  • Plugs C FNo adapter
  • MoneyNOK kr
  • TimeSame timeSame as home
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguageNorwegian Nynorsk
  • Emergency112 police113 ambulance

Planning your Norway trip

Best time to go: May to early September usually has the most pleasant weather. Visit from December to April for snow, but coastal areas may have little snow and some mountain roads close in winter.

  • FjordsDeep fjords are among Norway's main natural sights, often surrounded by mountains and small villages.
  • Mountains, glaciers and waterfallsNorway has dramatic mountain scenery, permanent snow and many waterfalls. Melting snow makes waterfalls especially impressive in spring.
  • Stave churchesThese historic wooden churches are cultural treasures, often set in peaceful rural scenery.
  • Oslo and BergenThese lively cities offer a contrast to Norway's wilderness and rural landscapes.
Read the full Norway guide

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About Norway

Norway is a Nordic constitutional monarchy on the west side of the Scandinavian Peninsula.

Capital
Oslo
Money
Norwegian krone (kr)
Languages
Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Northern Sami
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+47
Read the Norway guide

Other Europe passports

Going to Norway

Easier trips nearby

Places close to Norway with simpler entry for you.

DenmarkVisa not required 
EstoniaVisa not required 
FinlandVisa not required 
IcelandVisa not required 
IrelandVisa not required 
LatviaVisa not required 
LithuaniaVisa not required 
SwedenVisa not required 

Questions

Do austrian citizens need a visa for Norway?

Austrian citizens do not need a visa for Norway. Show your passport at the border.

Do norwegian citizens need a visa for Austria?

Norwegian citizens do not need a visa for Austria. Show your passport at the border.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Norway?

Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Cyprus, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Norway are easier for austrian citizens?

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland Ireland, and 3 more let austrian citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Norway?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in Norway?

Norwegian krone (kr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Norway?

Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Northern Sami Lule Sami, and 1 more.

How strong is the Austria passport?

It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.

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