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Norway visas

Norway business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can enter without a visa.

Ways to get a Norway business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can visit for business.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa.

    Stay
    Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Up to five years, depending on the visa issued.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    Standard fee: EUR 90. An application service provider may charge up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an accepted application with no issues.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate for your main Schengen destination.
    2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend in person for your first application and provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Norway's embassy or consulate if Norway is your main destination.
  2. Apply no more than six months before entry.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.

What to bring

  • Travel document.
  • Supporting documents for the visa application.

Good to know

  • Count short stays in all Schengen countries together.
  • A longer-validity visa does not give you a longer short-stay allowance.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Norway?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a Schengen visa. Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Norway?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Norway without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can visit for business.

How long can I stay on a Norway business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Norway business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: EUR 90. An application service provider may charge up to EUR 120 extra.

How long does a Norway business visa take?

15 calendar days for an accepted visa application with no issues. Delays can occur.

How long is a Norway business visa valid?

Visa validity can be up to five years. Entries: One, two or multiple entries for a Schengen visa..

What documents do I need for a Norway business visa?

Travel document.; Supporting documents for the visa application..

How do I apply for a Norway business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Norway's embassy or consulate if Norway is your main destination. 2. 2. Apply no more than six months before entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.

What rules do I have to follow on a Norway business visa?

Count short stays in all Schengen countries together.

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