Norway Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Norway: schengen area for up to 90 days within 180. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Norway visa at a glance
- Policy
- Schengen area
- Length of stay
- 90 days within 180
- Cost
- Free (ETIAS €20 once active)
- Passport
- Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
- Official source
- travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Schengen-associated. ETIAS from late 2025.
Schengen 90 days visa-free (UK/US/EU).
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 1L spirits + 1.5L wine from outside EU. Strict food import rules.
Prohibited items
Very strict drug laws – even small cannabis amounts prosecuted. Pepper spray banned. Declare cash over 25,000 NOK.
Frequently asked questions about Norway visas
Do I need a visa to visit Norway?
Schengen area applies for Norway: Schengen-associated. ETIAS from late 2025.
How much does a Norway visa cost?
Entry to Norway is free under the current schengen area policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Norway?
The standard schengen area allows 90 days within 180 per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Norway require?
Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
Where do I apply for a Norway visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.