Gather the necessary documentation

The checklist gives an overview of the documents you need to hand in to start the application process. Please make sure that you submit a certified translation of all required documents into English or Norwegian. Applicants who do not submit translated documents will risk longer processing time or a rejection of the application.

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Additional information:

Sponsorship and invitation for visitors

When you are going to visit Norway, you must show that you have enough money to finance your stay here and for the return journey.

You must document that you have at least NOK 500 per day during your stay in Norway and the Schengen area. If you do not have enough money yourself, you must have a financial guarantee from the person you are visiting. In this connection, the person you will be visiting will have to provide a sponsorship form.

For more information, please visit the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration website.

Family members of EU/EEA nationals

Family members of EU/EEA nationals may be entitled to an accelerated visa procedure free of charge if you meet the following criteria:

You are a family member of an European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen;
- and that EU/EEA citizen is travelling to or is residing in a member state other than that of which he/she is a citizen;
- and you are accompanying the EU/EEA citizen or planning to join him/her in the Schengen State of destination.
If you think you are entitled to an accelerated visa procedure you will need to show proof that you meet these criteria when you submit your visa application. For more information, please click here.
Family members of EU citizens can submit their short-term Schengen visa application directly at the Embassy, after making an appointment. you can also submitt your visa application at a VFS application centre.

Power of attorney

Questions regarding your application?