Schengen Business Visa (C-Visa for Business)
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; multiple-entry visas may be valid for 1-5 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For business professionals attending meetings, conferences, trade fairs, negotiations, or short-term assignments in Norway. Does NOT permit formal employment or paid work in Norway. Visa-exempt nationals can conduct business visits without a visa under their 90-day visa-free access. Frequent business travelers may receive multiple-entry visas valid for 1-5 years.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of visa-required countries (EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex I). Visa-exempt nationals do not need this visa for short business visits.
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, contract negotiations, professional training, or short-term business activities. No paid employment allowed.
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Financial
Must demonstrate adequate financial means through personal funds, company sponsorship, or employer guarantee.
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Minimum amount: NOK 500/day
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: No; Must include salary: No
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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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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Norwegian business partner or company with organization number, address, contact person
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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
Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form specifying business as the purpose of visit.
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Document gathering
Collect all business-specific documents: invitation letter from Norwegian company, employer letter, business registration, previous meeting records if applicable.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at VFS Global center or Norwegian embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 80 visa fee plus VFS Global service fee.
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) at appointment.
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Document submission
Submit complete application with all supporting business documents.
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Processing wait
Standard processing 15 calendar days. Track via VFS Global.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa decision from VFS Global center or via courier.