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Norway · Visa guideNorway Tourist Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa for tourism and holidays in Norway — up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- ProcessingUsually about 15 calendar days from submission
- Visa categoryTourist Visa
- Your guideOne consultant
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Norway Tourist Visa — overview
The Norway Tourist Visa is a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) for tourism and holidays, valid for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
Applications from India are submitted through VFS Global and decided by the Norway embassy. Schengen-wide travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 is mandatory, and the application turns on a clear travel plan, sound finances and genuine ties to India.
Lifeset Overseas builds the file to the embassy checklist so nothing is missing and the trip's purpose is clear.
8 items
Documents you need
Schengen application form
Completely filled and signed by the applicant.
Valid passport
Issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your return, with 2 empty pages.
Photographs
Two recent ICAO-standard colour photos on a white background, not older than 6 months.
Cover letter
Stating the purpose and duration of travel, accompanying persons, and transport and accommodation details.
Transport & accommodation
Proof of means of transport and itinerary, a round-trip flight reservation, and confirmed accommodation for the full stay.
Travel medical insurance
Schengen-wide cover of at least EUR 30,000 for the entire trip.
Financial means
Original bank statements for the last 3 months and income-tax returns for the last 2 assessment years.
Proof of occupation
Employed: 3 months pay slips, employment contract and leave approval. Self-employed: company registration and GST. Retired: pension statements.
5 steps
How the process works
Typical processing: Usually about 15 calendar days from submission — may extend up to 45 calendar days. Apply at least 2-3 weeks before travel.
Step 1
Free eligibility review
We assess your profile and build a document checklist matched to the embassy's requirements.
Step 2
Build the file & cover letter
Every document — finances, bookings, insurance and the cover letter — is prepared and verified.
Step 3
Book the VFS Global appointment
Applications in India are submitted through VFS Global — we schedule your slot.
Step 4
Submit & give biometrics
You attend the VFS centre to submit the file and provide fingerprints and a photograph.
Step 5
Decision & passport return
The embassy decides the application and your passport is returned through VFS.
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Costs & fees
Item
Amount
Schengen visa fee (adult)
EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11; under 6 exempt. Payable in INR.
EUR 90
VFS Global service charge
Plus optional add-ons such as courier.
Confirmed at booking
Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.
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Frequently asked questions
A short-stay Schengen visa allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period, across Norway and the wider Schengen Area.
Yes — Schengen-wide travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 of cover, valid for the entire trip, is mandatory.
You can apply up to 6 months before travel. Allow for the roughly 15-working-day processing time and apply at least 2-3 weeks ahead.
Why it matters
Going it alone vs filing with us
On your own
- Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
- Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
- No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
- Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
- A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.
With Lifeset Overseas
- An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
- A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
- Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
- Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
- Every case handled by one consultant, end to end.
Refused before?
A refusal isn't the end
A refusal is not a permanent bar — but it only improves if the actual reason is found and answered, and nobody can tell you a second application will succeed. If a Norway visa has been refused, we:
- Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
- Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
- Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
- Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
- Refused? Your fee back, or a rebuilt application free — your choice.
Other Norway visas
Norway Business Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa for business meetings, conferences and training in Norway.
Norway Family & Friends Visit Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa to visit family or friends living in Norway — up to 90 days.
Norway Study & Research Visa
A visa for study, research or an internship in Norway — short stays use a Schengen visa; longer study needs a residence permit.
Norway Cultural, Sports & Religious Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa for cultural, sporting and religious events and film crews in Norway.
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