| Norway Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults and children aged 12+: €90 Children aged 6–11: €45 Children under 6: No visa fee Additional VFS Global service charges may apply. |
| Processing Time | Normally up to 15 calendar days after the embassy receives the application. In some cases, processing may take up to 45 calendar days. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The Norwegian authorities determine the visa validity period and number of permitted entries. Applicants should check the dates printed on the issued visa before travelling. |
✓ Complete the online visa application through the Norwegian Application Portal. Print and sign the Cover Letter, application form, and payment receipt.
✓ Provide one recent passport photograph with a white background. The photo should measure approximately 35 × 45 mm and should not be older than 6 months.
✓ Provide a valid passport with at least two blank pages. The passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure from the Schengen Area.
✓ Include a clear copy of the passport biodata page and validity page, where applicable.
✓ Non-Egyptian applicants must provide a copy of their valid residence permit in Egypt.
✓ First-time travellers, or applicants who have lost a previous passport, should provide a Mogamma Movement Certificate covering the last 7 years.
✓ Provide recent bank statements covering at least the last 6 months. The bank should stamp and sign the statements.
✓ Applicants may also provide salary slips, proof of property, or other evidence of financial means.
✓ For employees: Provide an original employment letter in English. It should state your job title, salary, employment start date, and confirmation of approved leave.
✓ For business owners: Provide the Commercial Registry and other relevant company documents.
✓ For students: Provide proof of enrollment from your school or university.
✓ For retired applicants: Provide proof of your retirement pension.
✓ Provide a round-trip flight reservation or other proof of your intended transport. Do not purchase the ticket before the visa is granted.
✓ Provide proof of accommodation in Norway, such as a confirmed hotel booking.
✓ Include a clear travel plan or itinerary for your trip.
✓ Provide travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area and for the entire duration of your stay.
✓ The insurance must provide minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, hospitalization, repatriation, and related expenses.
✓ If visiting family or friends, provide an invitation letter explaining the purpose of the visit and your relationship with the person inviting you.
✓ Include a copy of the inviting person’s passport and residence permit or residence card, where applicable.
✓ If the host will cover your travel or accommodation expenses, provide the required Norwegian sponsorship form.
✓ Documents proving the family relationship, such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate, should be provided with an English translation where applicable.
✓ Applicants under 18 must have both parents or legal guardians sign the visa application and Cover Letter.
✓ If a minor travels without one or both parents, provide notarized parental consent, copies of the parents’ passports, and the child’s birth certificate.
✓ The parental consent and supporting documents should be written in or translated into English where required.
✓ Certain supporting documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by an English translation. This applies especially to documents such as employment letters, family relationship documents, and documents for minors where specified by the checklist.
✓ Make sure the translated documents accurately match the names, dates, passport details, and information shown on the originals.
Applicants who need certified translations for their Norway visa application can visit the Certified Translation Services page of the Consulting Office for Translation (COT).
Visa requirements may change. Before submitting your application, check the latest information published by Norway in Egypt – Visitor’s Visa.