News and events

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.

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.

Informasjon fra NAV - Information from NAV

Life certificates control 2020 cancelled

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.

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.

New procedures for appeals

As of August 2018, there are new procedures on how to appeal a rejected application.

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.

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

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.

Norway increases humanitarian support to Yemen

‘The humanitarian situation in Yemen is very dramatic. Immense suffering is being inflicted on the civilian population.

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.

Obligatorisk testing på grensen / Mandatory testing at the Norwegian border

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.

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.

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

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.

Restrictions on entry into Norway (COVID-19):

Covid-19, visa and residence permit applications

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.

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.