Due to the transfer of the Immigration portfolio to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi from July 31st, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra will return all passports and original documents that have been submitted in applications for residence permits. This process will start on August 11th, 2025.
When a decision is approved by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), you will have to resubmit your passport to VFS Global and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi will issue an entry visa.
All applications for short stay visa applications submitted before July 31st will be finalized at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra.
If you have any questions, kindly contact VFS Global or the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi.