Visa status update

Dear all visa applicants, It is possible to apply for a Schengen visa to Norway six months ahead of date of travel, but it is required to apply at least 15 days before your planned travel date. In this regard, we stress that you should not purchase your tickets before you know that a visa has been granted. Furthermore, it is not possible to withdraw your passport before your application has been processed.

PLEASE NOTE The Embassy will not respond to visa inquiries on social media or via phone. Instead, contact us via e-mail (in English) or direct your call to VFS Global: +971 4 205 5903. The Embassy cannot give detailed information about the status of an application. 

Are you waiting for your visa decision?

We are currently processing applications as follows:

  • Pakistan: Applications submitted in end March 2025
    (Please anticipate up to 15-20 days from submission at service provider)
  • Saudi Arabia: Applications submitted in end March and April 2025
    (Please anticipate approx. 15 days from submission at service provider)
  • UAE: Applications submitted in April 2025
  • Qatar: Applications submitted in end March and April 2025

VISA APPEALS: Appeals received before MARCH 2025

If your application/appeal is pending with The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration se: Waiting time - UDI

Interviews & DNA:

Interviews are being conducted through videolink at the VFS Application Centers. If you are waiting for an interview, please note that the Embassy will contact you to schedule the appointment once it is your turn. The Embassy is not performing interviews from May to September due to the high season for visas.

Schengen visa capacity during high season

The embassy visa section has a limited capacity during the high season, and there are limitations as to how many visa applications can be accepted daily. 

All general inquiries regarding visas must be routed to VFS:

Wishing you a very good trip to @visitnorway!