Norway Tourist Visa for Indians: Requirements and Process

The Embassy in New Delhi processes visas for applicants residing in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Bhutan. The steps and requirements below follow the Embassy and VFS Global, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For residence permits and other visa types, see our Norway visa guide for Indians.

Do Indians need a visa to visit Norway as tourists?

Yes. Citizens of India must apply for a visitor's (Schengen) visa before travelling to Norway. There is no visa on arrival and no Norway eVisa. Only Indian diplomatic passport holders travelling in an official capacity are visa-exempt.

A transit is different. Indians are not on the EU common list or Norway's national list of nationalities needing an airport transit visa, so no visa is needed to stay inside the international transit area of a Norwegian airport.

The Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Mumbai covers Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa for consular matters but does not handle visa applications. Visa queries from that region go to VFS on +91 22 67866021 or info.norwayin@vfshelpline.com.

What does a Norway tourist visa cost?

Norway's visa and VFS fees are published in euro only. Neither VFS India nor the Embassy publishes an official rupee amount, so your card statement will show whatever conversion your bank applies.

Which documents go into a Norway tourist visa file?

• Passports. Your original current passport and all previous passports. The current one must be valid at least 3 months beyond your trip, issued within the previous 10 years, with at least two blank pages. Add copies of the biodata page and all used pages.
• Application printout. The signed printout of the application form or cover letter from the UDI Application Portal Norway.
• Photo. White background, 35-40mm, not older than six months, compliant with ICAO standards.
• Flights. A confirmed roundtrip flight booking with fixed dates for a maximum of 90 days. The Embassy's checklist says not to buy the ticket until the visa is granted.
• Travel medical insurance. Minimum coverage EUR 30,000 for the stay in Schengen, covering medical repatriation, urgent care and death. VFS publishes a list of approved insurers.
• Trip plan. A travel agency certificate confirming the booking and itinerary, or a detailed plan if you travel independently, plus payment confirmation for a cruise or package tour.
• Accommodation. Confirmation of accommodation in Norway and any other Schengen countries.
• Employment and leave. Documents of employment, school or studies and your permission for leave.
• Bank statements. The Embassy's January 2024 checklist asks for 3 months; the VFS-hosted 2023 checklist says 6 months. If you document at least NOK 500 per day per person, no sponsorship form is needed.

Hand in originals (or certified copies) plus A4 copies without staples. Documents must be in English or Norwegian; anything else needs an authorised translation. Applicants under 18 need a legalised consent letter from both parents, or proof of single custody.

How do you apply, from the UDI portal to the VFS counter?

1. Register online. Create the application on the UDI Application Portal Norway and pay the visa fee there.
2. Print and sign. Print the application form or cover letter the portal generates and sign it.
3. Book VFS. Book an appointment at a VFS centre: Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi or Pune. The Embassy says the appointment is given within two weeks.
4. Submit in person. Hand in your passport and documents. Fingerprints are taken unless they were collected within the last 59 months.
5. Track. Check status on the VFS website once the Embassy has received the file. While your passport has not been returned to VFS, no decision has been made.

When should you apply, and how long is the wait?

Apply no earlier than six months and no later than 15 days before travel. The Embassy recommends applying at least 4 weeks ahead. Processing is normally 15 days, and up to 45 calendar days when further scrutiny or a UDI referral is needed. Courier time between your VFS centre and the Embassy comes on top.

For context, European Commission statistics record a 14.7% refusal rate for short-stay Schengen applications lodged at Norwegian consulates in India in 2025 (4,264 visas not issued; 29,104 applications lodged). A refused applicant receives a written explanation and can appeal, but appeals take more than 3 months to handle.

Can frequent travellers get a multiple-entry Norway visa?

Yes, if you document a genuine need. The Embassy may issue multiple-entry visitor visas valid from one to five years to frequent travellers. You must meet all general visitor-visa requirements and show previous trips to Norway or other Schengen countries with visas used correctly.

Validity builds up in steps. After a visa of up to 12 months used correctly, you may apply for two or three years. After a three-year visa, you may apply for a maximum of five years. Each stay is still limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

What will Norwegian border officers ask to see?

A visa does not end the checks. The Embassy lists what to carry when you arrive at the Schengen border:

• Your passport with the visa sticker.
• Proof of enough money for the stay, such as cash or a credit card, and a copy of any guarantee form.
• Documents showing the purpose of the visit, such as a hotel reservation or an invitation.
• A return or round-trip ticket for tourist or private visits.

Since the Embassy advises against buying a ticket before the visa is granted, a verifiable flight reservation covers the application stage. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages run from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter. Reach us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the Norway visa fee in rupees at VFS?

The EUR 90 visa fee is paid online when you register on the UDI Application Portal Norway, not at the VFS counter. No official INR amount is published, so the charge in rupees depends on your card's conversion.

Is travel insurance mandatory for a Norway tourist visa?

Yes. You need travel medical insurance valid throughout Schengen for the entire stay, with at least EUR 30,000 cover for medical repatriation, urgent care and death. It should as a rule be bought in your home country, and VFS publishes an approved list of insurers.

What if I cannot get a VFS appointment for an urgent trip to Norway?

Business travellers and applicants who must travel on an emergency basis and cannot get a VFS appointment can contact the Embassy visa section directly at Visum.New.Delhi@mfa.no.

Can a group of friends apply together for Norway?

Travel agencies can register up to 16 applicants together as a visa group for a group tour. They provide a front letter with trip details, confirmed hotel bookings naming each traveller and confirmation of payment received.