Norway
General visa requirements for travelling to Norway. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Transit visa (Schengen Airport Transit Visa (A-Visa))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- Valid only for duration of transit (typically 24 hours or less)
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for nationals of 14 specific countries who need to transit through the international zone of Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) when travelling between two non-Schengen countries. NOT required if the traveler holds a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, Canada, Japan, UK, or any EU/Schengen country. Important: The transit area at Oslo Airport is CLOSED between 11 PM and 6 AM. If your connection requires staying during these hours, you must clear Norwegian border control and will need a regular Schengen visitor visa instead.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Only nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, and Turkey require this visa.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey
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Purpose of visit
Transit only through the international zone of Oslo Airport without entering Norwegian territory.
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Visa history
Exempt from airport transit visa if holding a valid Schengen visa, or a valid visa/residence permit from USA, Canada, Japan, UK, or any EU/Schengen country.
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 3
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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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Visa fee payment
Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form for airport transit.
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Document gathering
Gather confirmed flight tickets, passport, photos, and visa for destination country.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at VFS Global or Norwegian embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 80 visa fee.
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Document submission
Submit application with all supporting documents.
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Processing wait
Processing takes approximately 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa from application center.
Transit visa (Schengen Transit Visa (Short-Stay for Transit))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
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
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Nationality
Nationals of visa-required countries who need to pass through Norwegian/Schengen territory in transit.
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Purpose of visit
Transit only. Must have valid visa or entry permission for the final destination country.
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 3
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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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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Visa fee payment
Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Online application
Complete Schengen visa application for transit purpose.
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Document gathering
Prepare transit documentation: onward tickets, destination visa, passport, insurance.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at VFS Global or Norwegian embassy.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 80 application fee.
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics at appointment if not previously recorded.
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Document submission
Submit complete application.
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Processing wait
Processing takes approximately 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa.