Applies via: VFS Global + embassySchengen short-stay visaSources checked on
Indian citizens apply for a Norway visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Schengen visa – adult is EUR 90. Processing time (Schengen visa): Normally 15 days (up to 45 calendar days when further scrutiny/UDI referral is needed). Courier adds ~2 days for Delhi and 4-6 days for Chandigarh, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Bangalore. Application locations listed include Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kochi and Kolkata (3 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.
Applications are processed by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi, which handles applicants residing in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bhutan; documents and biometrics are submitted in person at VFS Global centres. You must first register the application and pay the visa fee online on the UDI Application Portal Norway, then book a VFS appointment (given within two weeks). Apply no later than 15 days (embassy recommends at least 4 weeks) and no earlier than six months before travel.
Not available: Indian passport holders must apply for a Schengen visitor's visa to Norway before travel (the Embassy states that citizens of India must apply for a visitor's visa); only Indian diplomatic passport holders on official travel to Norway are visa-exempt.
eVisa / online visa
Not available: there is no Norway eVisa. You register the application and pay the visa fee online in the UDI Application Portal Norway, but must then hand in your passport and documents in person at a VFS Global centre, where fingerprints and photo are taken.
Visa-free entry
Not available: citizens of India must apply for a visitor's (Schengen) visa to Norway; only Indian diplomatic passport holders travelling to Norway in an official capacity are visa-exempt (for travel between Norway and India only). Airport transit: Indians are not on the EU common list or Norway's national list of nationalities needing an airport transit visa (Visa Code Handbook Annexes 7A/7B, June 2026), so no visa is needed to stay inside the international transit area of a Norwegian airport.
How to apply from India — step by step
1
Complete the application form
Fill in the Norway visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2
Prepare your documents
Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3
Book an appointment
Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
4
Submit your application
Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and others listed below.
5
Give biometrics
Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
6
Pay the fees
Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.
Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.
How much is the Norway visa fee for Indian citizens?
Schengen visa – adult
EUR 90
Paid online when registering in the UDI Application Portal Norway
Schengen visa – child 6 to under 12 years
EUR 45
Schengen visa – child under 6
No fee
Per embassy page
Residence permit
See rows below (work NOK 6,300; students NOK 5,400; family immigration NOK 11,900)
Residence-permit fees are set in the Immigration Regulations § 17-10 and paid online when registering in the UDI Application Portal Norway; children under 18 pay half
Resubmission of Passport (courier)
EUR 5.60
Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh – if passport is returned during processing and later resubmitted
Residence permit for work (skilled workers etc.)
NOK 6,300
Immigration Regulations § 17-10 (consolidated text on udiregelverk.no, checked October 2026); paid when the application is registered online; children under 18 pay half. No official INR amount is published.
Residence permit for students
NOK 5,400
Immigration Regulations § 17-10 (students under § 6-19); paid when the application is registered online. No official INR amount is published.
Residence permit for family immigration
NOK 11,900
Immigration Regulations § 17-10 general rate; reduced rates apply in some cases (e.g. NOK 4,400 for renewal applied before expiry); children under 18 pay half
Fee-exempt categories
No visa fee
Children under 6; family members of EU/EEA citizens applying as such; Indian official passport holders travelling in an official capacity may have the fee waived (refunded). Indian diplomatic passport holders on official travel to Norway are visa-exempt. Embassy page, October 2026.
Service fee: VFS service fee: VFS India pages (visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nor, checked October 2026) state 'India - VFS Service fee - EUR 08'; the Embassy's visa and residence-permit pages state 'India: Fee is 20 Euro per applicant' (paid at the VFS counter). Sources conflict. Optional VFS services (EUR): Courier 9.9, SMS 5.5, Premium Lounge 48.3, Prime Time Submission 44, Prime Time Pass back 12, Photocopy 0.2, Photobooth 2.35, Printing 1. Resubmission of passport EUR 5.60 (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh). No INR amounts are published.
Checklist
What documents are required for a Norway visa from India?
All applicants
9 items
Original current passport and all previous passports – valid at least 3 months beyond intended travel, issued within the previous 10 years, at least two blank pages
Passport size photo (white background), not older than six months (35-40MM)
Signed printout of the application form / cover letter from the UDI Application Portal Norway
Copies of the biodata page and all used pages in your passport
Confirmed roundtrip flight booking with fixed dates of maximum 90 days (do not buy ticket until visa is granted)
Originals (or certified copies) plus A4 copies without staples; documents in English or Norwegian (others translated by an authorized translator)
Letter granting Power of Attorney (optional)
Persons under 18: legalized consent letter from both parents / the other parent, or certificate of single custody
Fingerprints are taken when you hand in the application unless they were collected within the last 59 months; biometrics are mandatory for residence-permit applicants
Tourist Visa
7 items
Travel medical insurance for the stay in Schengen, minimum coverage EUR 30,000
Travel agency certificate confirming booking and itinerary, or a detailed plan/schedule if travelling independently
Confirmation of payment from travel agent for cruise/package tour
Confirmation of accommodation in Norway and other Schengen countries
Documents of employment, school or studies and permission for leave
Copy of bank account(s) covering the last 3 months (embassy checklist Jan 2024; VFS-hosted 2023 checklist says last 6 months)
Funds: if you can document at least NOK 500 per day per person (e.g. bank statement or wage specification for the past six months), no sponsorship form is needed
Business Visa
5 items
Invitation letter from the Norwegian company/organization (identity, purpose, period and place of stay, activities, who will be met, who bears costs)
Letter from the Indian company/organization (applicant's position, purpose, activities, contacts in Norway, guarantee of return, company contact details)
Memorandum of Association of the Indian company and a photocopy of the first three pages
'Proof of sponsorship and/or of private accommodation' form if the company covers expenses/accommodation; otherwise documentation of own funds
Valid travel/health insurance for the entire journey in the Schengen Area
Family and Friends Visit
7 items
Valid travel/health insurance for the entire journey in the Schengen Area
Invitation letter stating purpose and relation to the inviting party
Copy of the first and last page of the reference's passport
Documentation of relationship if visiting family
Documents of employment, school, studies, permission for leave and income
'Proof of sponsorship and/or of private accommodation' form if a private sponsor covers costs; if self-funded, document NOK 500 per day/person (bank statement or wage specification for past six months)
Copy of bank account for the last 6 months
Group tours (travel agency)
3 items
Front letter from the travel agency with trip details (route, days in hotel etc.)
Confirmed hotel bookings including name and date of birth of each applicant
Confirmation from the travel agency of payment received; up to 16 applicants registered together as 'visa group'
Residence Permit (More Than 90 Days)
1 item
As per UDI checklists (https://www.udi.no/checklists); biometrics in person mandatory; digital signature for applicants over 10
Residence permit for work or studies (how to apply from India)
4 items
Register the application and pay the fee online in the UDI Application Portal Norway; print and sign the cover (signature) letter
Gather all documents in the relevant UDI checklist (some are provided by your contact person/employer in Norway)
Hand in passport and documents in person at a VFS centre (biometrics mandatory; digital signature for applicants over 10)
Students: funds equal to Lånekassen maximum basic support – NOK 170,368 for the 2026-2027 study year
On arrival at the Schengen border (Embassy)
4 items
Passport with the visa sticker
Proof of enough money for the stay (e.g. cash or credit card) and a copy of any guarantee form
Documents showing the purpose of the visit, such as an invitation or hotel reservation
Return or round-trip ticket for tourist or private visits
Photo
What are the Norway visa photo specifications?
Size
35 x 45 mm (embassy checklist: 35-40MM); face 32-36 mm, 70-80% of photo
Background
White (checklist); VFS photo-spec PDF describes plain, bright single-colour background
Not older than six months
Without headwear except for religious reasons
No uniforms
Evenly illuminated, sharp focus, no shadows or red eyes
Printed on high-quality paper, at least 600 dpi
Must comply with ICAO international standards (embassy)
Insurance
Is travel medical insurance required for a Norway visa?
Required
Travel medical insurance valid throughout Schengen for the entire stay, coverage at least EUR 30,000, covering repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical care/emergency hospital treatment and death; should as a rule be purchased in the home country. VFS publishes a list of approved TMI companies (approved-TMI-companies-list-2026.pdf).
Processing
How long does Norway visa processing take?
Schengen visa
Normally 15 days (up to 45 calendar days when further scrutiny/UDI referral is needed). Courier adds ~2 days for Delhi and 4-6 days for Chandigarh, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Bangalore
Residence permit
Decided by UDI – see UDI's waiting-time page (https://www.udi.no/en/waiting-time/); courier time between VFS and the Embassy is added. You cannot travel to Norway until UDI has granted the permit; after approval you submit your passport at VFS for the visa stamp.
Application status
Check status on the VFS website once the Embassy has received the application; the Embassy gives no status details, and as long as the passport has not been returned to VFS no decision has been made. Do not follow up before 15 days from receipt have passed.
Refusal and appeal
Rejected applicants receive a written explanation of why the application was rejected and can appeal the decision (UDI guidance); the handling time for appeals is more than 3 months.
Urgent travel
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.
Visa types
Which Norway visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Schengen Visitor Visa (up to 90 days)
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Family and Friends Visit
Group tours (2 or more travellers)
Family members to EU/EEA citizens
Multiple Entry Visas
Diplomatic / Official passport holders
Residence Permit (More Than 90 Days)
Entry visa (D-visa)
Study, work and family reunification permits (per UDI checklists)
Visa Stamping after UDI approval
Study and work residence permits (long stay)
Residence permit for skilled workers
Residence permit for students
Long stay
Norway study and work visas for Indians
Residence permit for skilled workers
Work
For Indians with a concrete job offer from an employer in Norway. Register and pay online in the UDI Application Portal Norway, then hand in documents and give biometrics at a VFS centre in India; UDI decides the case.
Aged 18 or over
A concrete offer of work, as a rule full-time for one employer
Pay and working conditions not poorer than the applicable collective agreement or pay scale for the industry (or what is normal for the place and occupation)
At least vocational training at upper-secondary level, a trade certificate, a college/university degree or special qualifications, relevant to the job
Approval or authorisation from the relevant authority in regulated professions
For Indians admitted to full-time study at a Norwegian university, university college or vocational college. Apply online in the UDI Application Portal Norway and hand in documents at VFS in India.
Admission to a university, university college or vocational college (in special cases upper-secondary school)
Full-time studies only; education must be the purpose of the stay
Funds equal to Lånekassen maximum basic support: NOK 170,368 for the 2026-2027 study year (NOK 166,859 for 2025-2026)
The Embassy may issue multiple-entry visitor visas to frequent travellers who document a genuine need, building up from one-year to two/three-year and then five-year validity.
All general visitor-visa requirements (valid passport, flight booking, funds, travel medical insurance)
Documented previous frequent trips to Norway or other Schengen countries, with visas used correctly, and a genuine future need for multiple entries
Examples of eligible applicants: bona fide business partners of Norwegian companies; spouses, partners and children of Norwegian citizens living in India/Bhutan/Nepal or of people with a Norwegian work or residence permit; participants in official programmes
After a visa of up to 12 months used correctly, you may apply for two or three years; after a three-year visa, for a maximum of five years
Stays are still limited to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.
Where to apply
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Norway visa?
Bengaluru
Chandigarh
Chennai
Kochi
Kolkata
Mumbai
New Delhi
Pune
Which office covers your state
Royal Norwegian Embassy, 50-C Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 (tel +91 11 4136 3200; visa section visum.new.delhi@mfa.no; consular consular.new.delhi@mfa.no)
All of India for visas and residence permits (also Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives); applications are lodged at VFS Global centres and forwarded to the Embassy
Royal Norwegian Consulate General, One International Center, Tower 3, 12th floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400013 (tel 022 6957 9200; cg.mumbai@mfa.no)
Consular jurisdiction Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa – does not handle visa applications (visa queries go to VFS: +91 22 67866021, info.norwayin@vfshelpline.com)
Norway visa for Indians — frequently asked questions
Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.
How much is the Norway visa fee for Indian citizens?
Schengen visa – adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa – child 6 to under 12 years: EUR 45; Schengen visa – child under 6: No fee. 6 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS service fee: VFS India pages (visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nor, checked October 2026) state 'India - VFS Service fee - EUR 08'; the Embassy's visa and residence-permit pages state 'India: Fee is 20 Euro per applicant' (paid at the VFS counter). Sources conflict. Optional VFS services (EUR): Courier 9.9, SMS 5.5, Premium Lounge 48.3, Prime Time Submission 44, Prime Time Pass back 12, Photocopy 0.2, Photobooth 2.35, Printing 1. Resubmission of passport EUR 5.60 (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh). No INR amounts are published..
What documents are required for a Norway visa from India?
Original current passport and all previous passports – valid at least 3 months beyond intended travel, issued within the previous 10 years, at least two blank pages; Passport size photo (white background), not older than six months (35-40MM); Signed printout of the application form / cover letter from the UDI Application Portal Norway; Copies of the biodata page and all used pages in your passport; Confirmed roundtrip flight booking with fixed dates of maximum 90 days (do not buy ticket until visa is granted); Originals (or certified copies) plus A4 copies without staples; documents in English or Norwegian (others translated by an authorized translator). Plus 3 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 7 visa categories.
How long does Norway visa processing take for Indians?
Schengen visa: Normally 15 days (up to 45 calendar days when further scrutiny/UDI referral is needed). Courier adds ~2 days for Delhi and 4-6 days for Chandigarh, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Bangalore; Residence permit: Decided by UDI – see UDI's waiting-time page (https://www.udi.no/en/waiting-time/); courier time between VFS and the Embassy is added. You cannot travel to Norway until UDI has granted the permit; after approval you submit your passport at VFS for the visa stamp.; Application status: Check status on the VFS website once the Embassy has received the application; the Embassy gives no status details, and as long as the passport has not been returned to VFS no decision has been made. Do not follow up before 15 days from receipt have passed..
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Norway visa?
Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune. Jurisdiction by state: Royal Norwegian Embassy, 50-C Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 (tel +91 11 4136 3200; visa section visum.new.delhi@mfa.no; consular consular.new.delhi@mfa.no) — All of India for visas and residence permits (also Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives); applications are lodged at VFS Global centres and forwarded to the Embassy; Royal Norwegian Consulate General, One International Center, Tower 3, 12th floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400013 (tel 022 6957 9200; cg.mumbai@mfa.no) — Consular jurisdiction Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa – does not handle visa applications (visa queries go to VFS: +91 22 67866021, info.norwayin@vfshelpline.com).
Can Indians get a Norway visa on arrival or an eVisa?
Visa on arrival — Not available: Indian passport holders must apply for a Schengen visitor's visa to Norway before travel (the Embassy states that citizens of India must apply for a visitor's visa); only Indian diplomatic passport holders on official travel to Norway are visa-exempt. eVisa — Not available: there is no Norway eVisa. You register the application and pay the visa fee online in the UDI Application Portal Norway, but must then hand in your passport and documents in person at a VFS Global centre, where fingerprints and photo are taken. Visa-free entry — Not available: citizens of India must apply for a visitor's (Schengen) visa to Norway; only Indian diplomatic passport holders travelling to Norway in an official capacity are visa-exempt (for travel between Norway and India only). Airport transit: Indians are not on the EU common list or Norway's national list of nationalities needing an airport transit visa (Visa Code Handbook Annexes 7A/7B, June 2026), so no visa is needed to stay inside the international transit area of a Norwegian airport.
What photo size is required for a Norway visa?
Size: 35 x 45 mm (embassy checklist: 35-40MM); face 32-36 mm, 70-80% of photo. Background: White (checklist); VFS photo-spec PDF describes plain, bright single-colour background.
Is travel medical insurance required for a Norway visa?
Yes. Travel medical insurance valid throughout Schengen for the entire stay, coverage at least EUR 30,000, covering repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical care/emergency hospital treatment and death; should as a rule be purchased in the home country. VFS publishes a list of approved TMI companies (approved-TMI-companies-list-2026.pdf).
Which Norway visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Schengen Visitor Visa (up to 90 days), Residence Permit (More Than 90 Days) and Study and work residence permits (long stay). 12 visa types are listed on this page.
VFS – Tourist visa document checklistVFS Global · Checked on · https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/norway/india/english/pdf/tourist-visa-documents-checklist.pdf
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VFS – Business visa document checklistVFS Global · Checked on · https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/norway/india/english/pdf/business-visa-documents-checklist.pdf
VFS – Photo specificationsVFS Global · Checked on · https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/norway/india/english/pdf/Photo-Specifications.pdf
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Norway in India – Visitor's visaEmbassy / official government site · Checked on · https://www.norway.no/en/india/services-info/visitors-visa-res-permit/visitors-visa/
