Embassy
Embassy of the United Kingdom, Oslo
Oslo
Thomas Heftyes gate 8, 0244 Oslo
Norway visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Norway. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
NOR
Norway
No visa needed
People with certain passports can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
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.
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 required For your passportVisa-free short visitPeople with certain passports can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your nationality and passport type on UDI.
- Check how many Schengen days you have left.
Documents required
- Passport that meets UDI's rules
- The 90-day limit covers all Schengen countries within any 180 days.
- You must still meet other entry rules.
Visa not requiredResidence document exemptionCertain residence permits and family residence cards let you visit without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your residence document against UDI's list.
- 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.
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
- Contact border staff as soon as you arrive.
- Complete the visitor form; explain why applying earlier was impossible.
- 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.
Visa requiredTourist visitor visaThis visa is for short holidays when you cannot enter visa-free.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15 days
How to apply
- Apply to Norway if it is your main Schengen destination.
- Register through UDI and pay.
- Print and sign the form; gather your checklist documents.
- 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
- Usually 15 days after the embassy gets your application.
- Delivery adds time.
- Bring a passport with 2 blank pages.
- Bring a return or onward travel reservation.
- Your visa may allow fewer than 90 days within Schengen's 180-day limit.
- Russian tourist applications face restrictions; check UDI's exceptions.
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Embassies for this trip
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Trips to Norway
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Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyNOK kr
- Time+9h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- 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.
Scams to watch for in Norway
- Car break-insSomeone breaks into a parked car to steal belongings. Valuables left in view give thieves a reason to target it.
- Bicycle theftAn unattended bicycle is stolen. A bike that is not securely locked is easier to take.
- PickpocketingA thief takes a wallet, phone or other small item from your pocket or bag without you noticing.
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
Other Europe passports
Going to Norway
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for Norway?
British citizens do not need a visa for Norway. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Norway?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do norwegian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Norwegian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United Kingdom.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Norway?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Norway are easier for british citizens?
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland Ireland, and 3 more let british 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 United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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