Residence Permit for Medical Treatment
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 2-4 months
- Fee
- NOK 6300
- Validity
- Maximum 1 year total. Duration based on treatment plan.
- Entry
- Single entry
For non-EU/EEA nationals seeking medical treatment at a Norwegian healthcare institution. The treatment must be at an approved institution. The patient must fund the treatment themselves or through their home country's public health system. A companion may be included if the treatment institution deems it necessary. The permit can only be granted for a maximum of one year total. Applications must generally be submitted from the applicant's country of origin.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All non-EU/EEA nationals requiring medical treatment in Norway.
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Purpose of visit
Must have an accepted offer of medical treatment from an approved Norwegian healthcare institution.
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Financial
Must be able to fund the treatment through personal funds or home country public health system. Norwegian public health system does not cover costs for medical treatment visa holders.
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Health
Must have a legitimate medical condition requiring treatment that the Norwegian institution has agreed to provide.
Documents you need
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Must cover full stay: No
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Visa fee payment
Amount: NOK 6,300
How to apply
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Online application
Apply through UDI's Application Portal or at a Norwegian embassy/consulate in your country of origin.
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Document gathering
Obtain treatment offer letter from Norwegian institution, prepare financial documentation, passport, and medical records.
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Fee payment
Pay NOK 6,300 application fee.
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Document submission
Submit application with all medical and financial documentation at embassy/consulate.
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics at the embassy/consulate appointment.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 2-4 months.
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Visa collection
If approved, receive entry visa to travel to Norway for treatment.