Transit visa · Turkey to Norway

Schengen Airport Transit Visa (A-Visa)

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

• 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

• Purpose of visit

  Transit only through the international zone of Oslo Airport without entering Norwegian territory.

  Includes

  • Airport transit
• 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

• Passport

  Validity months: 3

• 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

1. Online application

   Complete the Schengen visa application form for airport transit.

2. Document gathering

   Gather confirmed flight tickets, passport, photos, and visa for destination country.

3. Appointment booking

   Book appointment at VFS Global or Norwegian embassy/consulate.

4. Fee payment

   Pay EUR 80 visa fee.

5. Document submission

   Submit application with all supporting documents.

6. Processing wait

   Processing takes approximately 15 calendar days.

7. Visa collection

   Collect passport with transit visa from application center.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.