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Who Can Apply?

The applicant must be a resident.

Non-turkish nationals living in Turkey: Proof of residence in Turkey; valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of Norway.

Visa Types

Short Term Visas (Type C)

• Tourist

• Business

• Visiting Family and Friends

• Study, Cultural and Sports Events

• Family Member of EU/EEA National

Residence permits

• Study, work and other permits

• Family immigration

D Visa

• Entry Visa for Waiting for a Decision in a Residence Case ('D-Visa')

Documents Required

⚠️The application form for Norway visa needs to be filled online. To launch an online application form, please visit the Application Portal Norway.

1. Required Documents for All Applications for Schengen Visa to Norway

(All requirements mentioned in section 1 must be presented by all applicants).

• Original Passport:

  • Copy of ID-page and all used pages in current passport, entry/exit stamps from previous used visas.

  • Current passport must be valid for at least three months longer than intended stay in Norway and must have at least 2 blank pages.

• Signed Application Form:

  • A signed printout of the harmonized application form from the UDI online application portal and passport picture.

  • Please add a passport photo with glue (not staples) onto the front page of the application form.

• Turkish Civil Registry:

  • Complete extract of civil registry Nüfus Kayit Örneği from E-devlet or Nüfus-office with QR-code.

• Proof of Sufficient Funds:

  • Proof of regular income such as salary slips of the last three months AND bank account statement movements over the last three months, proving the source of regular income AND if relevant pensioner documentation.

• Sponsorship and Invitation Form:

  • If a sponsor (private person) is covering your expenses to travel and stay in Norway (Sponsor for visitors - UDI).

  • Your sponsor can fill out a digital sponsorship and invitation form with their electronic ID or use our paper form.

  • If you have a minimum of NOK 500 per day/person and can document this through e.g., a statement of account from your bank or a wage specification for the past six months, you do not need a sponsorship form.

• Travel Arrangements:

  • Flight reservations, other proof of intended means of transport, proof of travel itinerary.

  • (DO NOT buy ticket before you have received confirmation your visa is granted).

• Travel and Medical Insurance:

  • Must cover the entire Schengen area for a minimum amount of €30,000 for the entire period applied for.

• Proof of Accommodation in Norway:

  • Evidence of hotel booking or other proof of accommodation for the entire trip.

2. Mandatory Documents According to Purpose of Travel

(Choose the one category below relevant for you and provide all documents mentioned).

a. For Visiting Family, Friends or Romantic Partner:

• Invitation containing information about length of stay, details on the relation between the inviting person and the applicant, the inviting person’s ID and personal identification number, date and signature.

• Please note that it is the closest relative that should invite.

• Proof of family ties if visiting family, document with QR-code (From E-devlet or Nüfus-office).

b. For Travelling on Business:

• Documents from the sending and receiving company: invitation from the inviting company indicating purpose and length of the visit AND a supporting letter from the sending company indicating purpose and length of the visit AND information on the entity to cover the cost of the stay.

• Sponsorship and invitation form if a sponsor (company/organisation) is covering your expenses to travel and stay in Norway (Sponsor for visitors - UDI).

• Your sponsor can fill out a digital sponsorship and invitation form with their electronic ID or use our paper form.

• Company bank account statement showing movements over the last three months.

• For attendance to a fair, entry card or documents about participation.

c. For Cultural Events, Conferences, Sports:

• Invitation from the organiser of the event or the contract concluded by the cultural service provider/or accreditation or/invitation to a creative work containing information about purpose and the length of stay (and for sport events must also include information on level of sporting event), AND details on cooperation between the inviting party and the applicant AND information on who will cover the cost to stay AND contact details and position of the person signing the invitation AND date and signature.

• For sport events: Supporting documents from the Turkish sports club or sport federation.

d. Tourist:

• Detailed plan for your holiday: flight reservations, other proof of intended means of transport, proof of travel itinerary.

e. For Travelling to Norway for Study or Participation in EU Education, Training or Research Programs:

• Original invitation letter from the University or research center in Norway.

• Letter from the Turkish National Agency or TÜBITAK confirming the applicant is supported by the European Union Program.

• Letter from the employer/approval letter for leave if the applicant is employed as a teacher or professor.

f. For Transit Only in Norway Needing a Transit Visa:

• In addition to all the relevant above categories, proof of legal stay at your final destination AND flight ticket to your final destination.

3. Documents to be Presented by Specific Categories of Applicants

(Choose the one category below relevant for you and provide all documents mentioned).

a. For Employees:

• Letter from your employer and/or approval for leave containing the following information: which consulate the document is addressed to, the employee’s name and passport number, date of start of employment and function, length of leave and whether paid or unpaid, except when travelling for professional reasons, employer’s contact details and name and position of the person signing the letter.

• SGK statement of employment (Sigortali Ise Giris Bildirgesi) and SGK registration and service document (SGK tescil ve hizmet dökümü) with readable QR-code.

b. For Company Owners:

• The company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register AND statements of taxes payment AND company activity certificate with QR-code (Faaliyet Belgesi with QR-code).

c. For Farmers:

• Farmer certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture.

d. For Students:

• Higher education: Student certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education in Turkey (YÖK) with readable QR-code.

• Other student or pupils: Student certificate with QR-code.

e. For Minors Under 18 Years and Travelling Alone or with One Parent or Legal Guardian Only:

• Written consent approved by public notary by the non-travelling parent(s)/legal guardian(s) or proof approved by public notary of sole custody of the travelling parent/legal guardian.

f. Non-Turkish Nationals Living in Turkey:

• Proof of residence in Turkey; valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of Norway.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

• Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).

• Begin your application (Get started with your visa application).

  • Once you are ready to apply, go to the Royal Norwegian Embassy website for guidelines about the application process and to register your application online. You may also access the online application Portal directly here.

• Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.

• Book an Appointment: Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment.

  • If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.

• Pay the Fees: Applicants must complete the application form in the UDI portal and pay the applicable visa fee online.

  • There is a service charge levied per application over and above the visa handling fee. This fee has to be paid at the Visa application centre.

  • Optional value added services are also offered by VFS Global.

• Submit Application: Attend the appointment at the visa center, submit your documents, and provide biometrics.

• Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application).

• Collect your passport: After a decision has been made, you can pick up your documents from the Visa Application Centre or have your documents returned to you by courier for an additional fee.

  • When you collect your documents, you must bring the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre and a form of official identification document (ID).

⚠️ When collecting your decision, please make sure to check that your envelope contains your documents, including any originals. If you have been granted a visa, it will be affixed to your passport.

We kindly ask that you check the following information on the visa sticker:

• Name and surname with correct spelling

• Period of validity AND duration of stay. The duration of stay indicates how many days you are allowed to stay in the Schengen area.

• Number of entries

• Passport number

If there is a mistake on your visa sticker, please contact the VFS office or the Embassy as soon as possible.

Processing Time

Visa Applications are usually processed within 15 days (excluding day of submission at Visa Application Centre), if all required documentation is in order. We advice you to submit your application well in advance.

How to Book an Appointment

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