Schengen Short-Stay Visitor Visa (C-Visa)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard; up to 45 days in exceptional cases
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period; visa validity varies (single/double/multiple entry)
- Entry
- Single entry
Standard Schengen short-stay visa for nationals of countries not exempt from visa requirements. Valid for the entire Schengen Area. Can be issued for single, double, or multiple entries. Fee is EUR 40 for children aged 6-11. Children under 6 are exempt from fees. Multiple-entry visas with longer validity (1-5 years) may be issued to frequent travelers with good visa history. Applications must be submitted no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before the planned trip.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of countries listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex I who require a visa to enter the Schengen Area.
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, visiting family or friends, attending cultural or sports events, short-term business meetings, medical treatment (short-term), or other short-stay purposes not involving employment.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds of at least NOK 500 per day for the duration of stay, plus return travel costs.
Minimum funds: NOK 500/day
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 3
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Photo
Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, recent (within 6 months)
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Proof of funds
Minimum amount: NOK 500/day
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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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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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Visa or Mastercard; Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form online or download and fill out the paper form. Create an account on the VFS Global portal for Norway.
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Document gathering
Gather all required supporting documents: passport, photos, travel insurance, flight reservations, accommodation proof, financial proof, cover letter, and any additional documents for your specific purpose of visit.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the nearest VFS Global visa application center or Norwegian embassy/consulate. Appointments should be booked no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee (EUR 80 for adults) and VFS Global service fee (approximately EUR 26) online during appointment booking or at the application center.
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Biometrics
Attend your appointment in person to submit biometrics (10 fingerprints and digital photograph). Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting. Biometrics are valid for 59 months and may not need to be recollected if previously stored.
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Document submission
Submit your completed application form, passport, supporting documents, and biometrics at the VFS Global center or embassy/consulate.
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Processing wait
Standard processing takes 15 calendar days from submission. May extend to 30-45 days in exceptional cases or during peak season. Track your application status online via VFS Global.
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the visa decision from the VFS Global center, or receive it by courier if you selected that option. Check visa sticker details (dates, entries, duration) carefully upon receipt.