Gather the necessary documentation
The checklist gives an overview of the documents you need to hand in to start the application process.
You have to print out the checklist with the correct purpose for your trip and bring the checklist and the documents with you to the appointement at the VFS center.
Please check the box on the left hand side to show that you have the correct documents. Please note that if you do not submit all the required documents, your application may be refused. If there is a document you cannot provide, please provide a written explanation for why you can not submit the required documents.
See below for relevant checklists.
Sponsorship and invitation for visitors
If a sponsor (a private person or an inviting company) is covering your expenses to travel and stay in Norway read here Sponsor for visitors - UDI.
Your sponsor can, from 13.01.2025, fill out a digital sponsorship and invitation form with their electronic ID or use our paper form.
If you have a minimum of NOK 500 per day/person and can document this through e.g., a statement of account from your bank or a wage specification for the past six months, you do not need to use a sponsorship form. However, you may still use the form if you believe that will help your application.