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Norway Visa & Documentation

By Terri Mapes, About.com

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Now that you have decided to visit Scandinavia, let us find out what kind of documentation is required, and whether you need to apply for a visa beforehand.

Will I need a passport for Norway?

European Union citizen - No (National ID sufficient)
USA - Yes
Canadian - Yes
Australian - Yes
Japanese - Yes

Will I need a visa (if stay is less than 3 months) in Norway?

European Union citizen - No
USA- No
Canadian - No
Australian - No
Japanese - No

Will they want to see a return ticket?

European Union citizen - No
USA - No
Canadian - No
Australian - No
Japanese - No

If you are a citizen of a country that is not listed here or you are unsure about your visa situation, please contact one of the Norwegian Embassies in your country.

Should you need a tourist or business visa you can use the contact information below to find out more. Spouses and children of EU and EEA nationals (providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage certificate/proof of joint household are produced), and nationals of some other countries, if related directly, may receive visas free of charge.

For details and application questions, contact a Norwegian embassy near you.

The information shown here does not constitute legal advice in any way and you are strongly advised to contact an immigration attorney for binding advice on visas.

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