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🇳🇴 Norway Tourist Visa Required Documents
Dear visitors, as of 2025, the documents required for your tourist trips to Norway have been updated and must be submitted to the Norwegian Consulate when applying for a Norway tourist visa. Although Norway is not a member of the European Union, it is part of the Schengen area. Therefore, for short-term tourist visits, you are required to obtain a Norway Schengen visa. You can complete your application without having to appear in person by sending your prepared documents via courier to start the process.
For a Norway tourist visa application, all documents must be prepared in accordance with the consulate’s criteria, and it is very important that they are up-to-date, complete, and accurate. The list of required documents may vary depending on your personal circumstances. Below you will find both the standard documents and the additional documents required for employees, employers, students, retirees, and farmers.
📌 Standard Documents
Passport: Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date, not older than 10 years, and must contain at least 2 blank pages. Copies of old passports and pages with previously issued visas must also be attached.
Norway Visa Application Form: The Schengen application form must be filled out completely with accurate and current information. Contact details must be up-to-date; otherwise, the consulate may not be able to reach you. Providing incorrect or incomplete information may negatively affect your application result.
Biometric Photos: Two recent photos, taken within the last 6 months, in accordance with Schengen photo requirements.
Accommodation and Travel Reservations: Proof of hotel bookings and flight reservations must be submitted. If you plan to travel to other Schengen countries during your trip, the related bookings must also be included.
Bank Account Statement: A signed and stamped bank statement showing the last 3 months of account activity, with a minimum balance of 35,000 TL.
Copy of Identity Card: A photocopy of the front and back sides of your ID card.
Travel Health Insurance: A health insurance policy valid for the Schengen area with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros. It must cover all emergency situations.
Full Civil Registry Record: A complete document including family and address information.
📌 Additional Documents for Employees
- Last 3 months’ salary slips (signed and stamped)
- Employer’s letter (on company letterhead, signed and stamped)
- Recent company documents (certificate of activity, tax plate, signature circular, trade registry gazette)
- SGK employment declaration (with barcode)
- SGK 4A service statement (with barcode, obtained from e-Devlet or SGK office)
📌 Additional Documents for Employers
- Company visa request petition (in English, on company letterhead, stating travel dates and purpose)
- Recent company documents (signature circular, tax plate, certificate of activity, trade registry gazette)
- SGK 4B service statement (with barcode, from e-Devlet)
📌 Additional Documents for Students
- A recent student certificate, stamped and approved by the educational institution, presented in English
📌 Additional Documents for Retirees
- Last 3 months’ pension account statements (signed and stamped, with a minimum balance of 35,000 TL)
- Must be submitted together with the bank’s signature circular
📌 Additional Documents for Farmers
- A valid farming certificate obtained from the chamber of agriculture
📝 Important Notes
If a family member sponsors the Norway tourist visa applicant, the family relationship must be proven with a full civil registry record. Applications made in Istanbul are processed through the partner consulate, which is the Consulate of Hungary. If you already have a valid VIS Schengen visa, you may not need to give fingerprints again. Applicants under the age of 12 are not required to be present during the application.
Applications made less than 15 days before the travel date may not be accepted. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to apply at least 1 month in advance.
🕒 How Many Days Does a Norway Tourist Visa Take?
If submitted with complete and accurate documents, Norway tourist visa applications are generally finalized within 7 to 10 business days. For foreign passport holders, this process may take longer. The authority to decide on applications rests solely with the Norwegian Consulate. The consulate may request additional documents or invite the applicant for an interview if deemed necessary.
Carefully preparing your documents and submitting them in full will shorten the processing time and increase the chances of a positive outcome. In case of rejection, visa fees are non-refundable. It is also advised to consider official holidays in both Norway and Turkey when planning your application.