Norway · Short stay & visit

Norway Visitor visa — cultural event or organisation

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: “The following applies, for example, if you are going to participate in Norway Cup, attend the Mela Festival or the ISFiT Festival, or visit Red Cross Norway. If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must be able to document that you have sufficient means to support yourself during your stay in Norway and the Schengen area. The following amounts serve as general guidelines for what is regarded as a sufficient minimum: NOK 300 per day is regarded as a sufficent minimum if you will be staying with family or fr” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Do I need to show accommodation in Norway?

The official source states: “The following amounts serve as general guidelines for what is regarded as a sufficient minimum: NOK 300 per day is regarded as a sufficent minimum if you will be staying with family or friends, or in accommodation that has been paid for in advance. NOK 1,300 per day is regarded as sufficient if you have not documented pre-booked or pre-paid accommodation for the entire duration of your stay.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

7 facts quoted from the official source

The following applies, for example, if you are going to participate in Norway Cup, attend the Mela Festival or the ISFiT Festival, or visit Red Cross Norway. If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen.

Income required: —
Can bring: —
Requirements: 3

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Age requirementIf you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
Financial resourcesYou must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must be able to document that you have sufficient means to support yourself during your stay in Norway and the Schengen area. The following amounts serve as general guidelines for what is regarded as a sufficient minimum: NOK 300 per day is regarded as a sufficent minimum if you will be staying with family or fr

What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

Accommodation requirementThe following amounts serve as general guidelines for what is regarded as a sufficient minimum: NOK 300 per day is regarded as a sufficent minimum if you will be staying with family or friends, or in accommodation that has been paid for in advance. NOK 1,300 per day is regarded as sufficient if you have not documented pre-booked or pre-paid accommodation for the entire duration of your stay.

What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsYou only need a sponsor for the visit if you do not have enough money yourself. You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.

Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees

1 proven from the official source.

Government feeYou must pay an application fee.checked 2026-07-27

Validity

1 proven from the official source.

Initial duration or stay ceilingYou must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen.

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: The following applies, for example, if you are going to participate in Norway Cup, attend the Mela Festival or the ISFiT Festival, or visit Red Cross Norway. If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen.

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must be able to document that you have sufficient means to support yourself during your stay in Norway and the Schengen area. The following amounts serve as general guidelines for what is regarded as a sufficient minimum: NOK 300 per day is regarded as a sufficent minimum if you will be staying with family or fr It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

03Do I need to show accommodation in Norway?

The official source states: The following amounts serve as general guidelines for what is regarded as a sufficient minimum: NOK 300 per day is regarded as a sufficent minimum if you will be staying with family or friends, or in accommodation that has been paid for in advance. NOK 1,300 per day is regarded as sufficient if you have not documented pre-booked or pre-paid accommodation for the entire duration of your stay.

Every answer is quoted from the official udi.no page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source udi.noLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Norway government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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