Schengen Transit Visa (Short-Stay for Transit)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- Up to 5 days for land/sea transit through Schengen territory
- Entry
- Single entry
For visa-required nationals who need to transit through Norwegian territory (by land or sea) to reach a non-Schengen destination. This is a regular Schengen C-visa with transit as the stated purpose. Visa-exempt nationals can transit freely. If only transiting through the airport international zone, nationals of the 14 airport transit visa countries need an A-visa instead.
Eligibility
-
Nationality
Nationals of visa-required countries who need to pass through Norwegian/Schengen territory in transit.
-
Purpose of visit
Transit only. Must have valid visa or entry permission for the final destination country.
Documents you need
-
Passport
Validity months: 3
-
Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
-
Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
-
Visa fee payment
Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
-
Online application
Complete Schengen visa application for transit purpose.
-
Document gathering
Prepare transit documentation: onward tickets, destination visa, passport, insurance.
-
Appointment booking
Book appointment at VFS Global or Norwegian embassy.
-
Fee payment
Pay EUR 80 application fee.
-
Biometrics
Provide biometrics at appointment if not previously recorded.
-
Document submission
Submit complete application.
-
Processing wait
Processing takes approximately 15 calendar days.
-
Visa collection
Collect passport with visa.