News and events Information about travel and coronavirus The Government has closed the border to most foreign nationals who lack a residence permit in Norway. 02. Apr 2020 COVID-19: Information on In-Country Visa Extension for Norwegian Citizens in Myanmar The Myanmar government has informed that Norwegian nationals currently stranded in Myanmar following the suspension of international commercial passenger flights on 31 March 2020 will not be criminalized nor imposed penalties for overstaying in Myanm 28. Jul 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.