Visitor's visas and residence permits

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.

Citizens from South Sudan must apply for a visitor's visa. Likewise, citizens of South Sudan need a residence permit in order to work or to take up residence for longer than 90 days.

Applications for Schengen visas and residence permits are handled by the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi. 

Applications can be submitted at one of the VFS Global application centres in either, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Kampala or Dar es Salaam, which works in partnership with the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi.

For information on how to apply for a Schengen visa or residence permit, please visit the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi's website.

Representation agreements:

  • Sweden represents Norway in Ethiopia, which means that applications for Schengen visas to Norway are handled by the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Abeba. Please visit their website for more information on how to apply for a Schengen visa. 
  • Sweden represents Norway in Sudan, which means that applications for Schengen visas to Norway are handled by the Embassy of Sweden in Khartoum. Please visit their website for more information on how to apply for a Schengen visa. 

COVID-19: Entry measures when travelling to Norway

The entry restrictions introduced due to the Covid-19 pandemic have been lifted. All foreigners who have the right to entry according to the rules of the Immigration Act can travel to Norway now. 

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Processing of personal data in relation to your visa application