Visitor’s visa and residence permit

A visitor's visa allows you to stay in Norway or other Schengen countries for up to 90 days over a period of 180 days. A residence permit gives you the opportunity to work in Norway and to stay for more than 90 days.

Please note that the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi does not have a visa section and does therefore not accept visa applications.

Georgian nationals:
If you are a citizen of Georgia you do not need a visa for short-term visits to Norway. There are however additional rules you must follow.

Applications for residence permits for Gerogian citizens are handled by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ankara.

Foreign nationals with residence permit in Georgia:
The French Embassy in Tbilisi handles short-term visa applications on behalf of Norway. Find out if you need a visa to visit Norway

Foreign nationals without residence permit in Georgia:
If you need a visa to visit Norway, you will find information on the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration regarding where you can apply: Want to apply - UDI 

Some people do not need a visa to visit Norway because they hold a passport from a country that Norway has a visa exemption agreement with. Check if you require a visa: Who do not need a visa to visit Norway (visa-free).