News and events 19. Jul 2020 Change in entry rules from 15 July From 15 July 2020 the Norwegian government allows for visits to boyfriends or girlfriends who live in Norway in addition to visits to close family. 22. Apr 2020 Important information for students admitted to Norwegian universities The spread of Covid-19 and the extensive restrictions on entry into Norway has implications for students admitted to Norwegian universities. 21. May 2020 Informasjon fra NAV - Information from NAV Life certificates control 2020 cancelled 03. Feb 2020 Test i norsk - høyere nivå (Bergenstesten) Ambassaden i Teheran tilbyr kandidater å ta Test i norsk - høyere nivå (Bergenstesten) på ambassaden, mandag 30. mars 2020. 09. Jul 2019 Schengen Visa to Norway June/July 2019 We advise all travelers to apply for Schengen visum to Norway at least 30 days before your planned travel. Kindly note that from Sunday 7 July 2019 you must have a pre-booked appointment with VFS in order to submit your visa applications. 08. Aug 2018 New procedures for appeals As of August 2018, there are new procedures on how to appeal a rejected application. 29. Jul 2018 Are you planning to travel to Norway? From 1 August 2018 applications will be handled in Abu Dhabi As of 1 August 2018, applications for visas and residence permits will be processed by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. However, applications will still be received through VFS Global in Teheran after this date. 19. Jun 2018 اطلاعات در مورد ویزا و امور کنسولی اگر قصد درخواست ویزای نروژ دارید و یا احتیاج به کمک در امور کنسولی دارید لطفا در این قسمت ادامه دهید 10. May 2017 Annual bilateral consultations held in Tehran A Norwegian delegation headed by Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wegger Christian Strømmen, visited Tehran this week for the annual bilateral consultations between Norway and Iran. 26. Apr 2017 Norway increases humanitarian support to Yemen ‘The humanitarian situation in Yemen is very dramatic. Immense suffering is being inflicted on the civilian population. 23. Apr 2017 The future course of Norwegian security policy The Government has presented a white paper to the Storting on the future course of security policy, which sets out how Norway can best prepare to meet the challenges ahead. The white paper was approved by the King in Council on 21 April. 05. Apr 2017 Norway to provide NOK 2.3 billion to alleviate Syria crisis in 2017 ‘This year, Norway will provide at least NOK 2.3 billion in aid to Syria and the neighbouring countries. 26. Mar 2017 First ever white paper on the place of the oceans in Norwegian foreign and development policy ‘The Government is stepping up its efforts to promote Norway’s ocean interests. We intend to make sustainable use of the oceans a global priority,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. 08. Mar 2017 Minister of Fisheries Per Sandberg in Iran The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries, Per Sandberg visited Iran from 27th of September until the 01st of October, leading a delegation of over 100 people and 62 different Norwegian businesses within the fields of seafood, aquaculture and the maritime 03. Feb 2020 New visa rules from February 2020 Starting 2nd February 2020, the Regulation (EU) 2019/1155 amending the current Community Visa Code will enter into force. 17. Mar 2020 Restrictions on entry into Norway (COVID-19): Covid-19, visa and residence permit applications 09. Jun 2020 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. 08. Nov 2020 Covid-19, visa and residence permit applications Due to the Covid-19 pandemic our ability to provide services for applicants who wish to apply for visas and residence permits has been affected.