Norway Schengen Visa from Turkey

For travelers from Turkey to Norway, applying for a Schengen visa is essential for tourism or business purposes. The application process involves submitting required documentation and attending an appointment at one of the designated visa application centers. The primary center is located in Istanbul Beyoglu, with additional centers in Izmir and Ankara available for convenience.

3 visa centres·2 visa types·Starts at ₺1000·Processed by VFS

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Appointment wait times

Median days from booking until appointment — based on real appointments observed by xVisa

< 20 days20–30> 30

Visa centre	Tourism NO_SVC_1	Business Purposes NO_SVC_2
Istanbul Beyoglu Norway Visa Application Centre Istanbul-Beyoglu
Izmir Norway Visa Application Centre Izmir
Ankara Norway Visa Application Centre - Ankara

Norway visa centres in Turkey

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Document checklist

You will need to prepare a comprehensive set of documents for your visa application, totaling 34 specific items. These typically include a valid passport, travel insurance, proof of accommodation, itinerary, and financial statements. Ensure that all documents are complete and meet the requirements outlined for your specific visa type, whether for tourism or business.

Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Complete extract of the civil registry or family book
Required
Complete extract of the civil registry or family book showing parents, siblings, spouse, and children; if possible including a QR code for verification.
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Hotel Reservation
Required
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Full copy of passport pages
Required
Photocopies of all passport pages with stamps and visas and the last page with personal information.
Passport photos (standardized)
Required
Standardized passport photographs required for a short-stay visa application (as specified in the checklist).
Payslips (3 months)
Required
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
Proof of accommodation
Required
Document proving accommodation arrangements or sufficient means to cover accommodation costs for the stay, such as a booking confirmation showing all guests' full names.
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)
UDI application portal cover letter
Required
Signed printout of the application/cover letter from the UDI online application portal, with passport photo attached to the front page.
Company activity certificate
Required in some cases
Company activity certificate (Faaliyet Belgesi).
👔Self Employed
Company chamber of commerce registration
Required in some cases
Company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register.
👔Self Employed
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Farmer certificate
Required in some cases
Farmer certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture.
👔Self Employed
Host invitation letter
Required in some cases
Invitation letter from host in Italy + host ID/passport copy + residence permit if non-EU
🤝Family
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Proof of pension
Required in some cases
Proof of pension, either through a bank account record or pension booklet.
👔Retired
SGK employment entry and service documents
Required in some cases
SGK statement of employment (Sigortali Ise Giris Bildirgesi) together with SGK registration and service document (SGK tescil ve hizmet dökümü) with readable QR code.
👔Employed
Student certificate
Required in some cases
Student certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education in Turkey (YÖK) with a readable QR code.
👔Student
Statement of tax payments
Required in some cases
Statement proving payment of taxes by the company.
👔Self Employed
Proof of residence in Turkey
Required in some cases
Proof of residence in Turkey valid at least three months beyond the intended departure date from the Member States.

Booking your Norway appointment

When booking your appointment at the Norway Visa Application Centre, choose a date that allows ample time for document preparation and any potential follow-up requests. Arrive early on the day of your appointment, bringing all required documents in an organized manner. Be prepared to answer questions regarding your travel plans and purpose of visit to facilitate the process.