Norway Schengen Visa from United Kingdom

Travel from the United Kingdom to Norway requires the appropriate visa, especially for tourist and business purposes. As a Schengen destination, Norway mandates that travelers possess a valid visa to enter its borders. The Norway Visa Application Centre in London handles applications for both types of visas, ensuring a streamlined process for UK residents.

1 visa centre·2 visa types·Starts at £35·Processed by VFS

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London Norway Visa Application Centre, London

Norway visa centres in United Kingdom

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Document checklist

To apply for a Tourist or Business Visa to Norway, ensure you have all required documents ready. This typically includes a completed application form, valid passport, recent photographs, travel insurance, and proof of accommodation. Additional documents may be necessary based on your specific visa type. Check the guidelines provided by the Norway Visa Application Centre for a comprehensive list tailored to your needs.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
UDI cover letter
Required
PDF cover letter generated after online visa application registration and fee payment through the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) portal. Applicants must print and submit it. UDI portal: https://www.udi.no/en/
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Payment receipt
Required
Receipt confirming payment of the applicable visa fee, to be printed and brought to the appointment.
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
UK immigration status proof
Required
UK residence permit endorsed in passport, biometric residence card, or digital proof of immigration status issued by the UK Home Office using a share code.
Self-employment confirmation letter from accountant, banker or solicitor
Required in some cases
Recent official headed letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor stating the applicant's self-employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom.
👔Self Employed
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Recent original letter from the local Jobcentre or Pension Service confirming benefits or pension status.
👔Unemployed
Full birth certificate
Required in some cases
Unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents' names. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is also required.
👶Travelling with children
British school certificate
Required in some cases
Recent school certificate from a British school for minor applicants.
👶Travelling with children
Car insurance
Required in some cases
Vehicle insurance document for travel by car.
Car registration document
Required in some cases
Vehicle registration document required when the applicant travels by car.
Court Ruling
Required in some cases
In sole custody cases, provide the relevant court ruling if applicable.
👶Travelling with children
Death certificate
Required in some cases
Death certificate of a deceased parent, used in sole custody situations.
👶Travelling with children
Declaration of consent for minor
Required in some cases
Declaration of consent for minor children signed by both parents for visa applications involving children below 18.
👶Travelling with children
Driver joint travel cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel with the applicant and travel dates, required when the applicant is not the driver.
Driver's driving licence
Required in some cases
Driving licence of the driver for travel by car.
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
Financial situation cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed cover letter explaining the applicant's financial situation when unemployed or retired and not receiving benefits.
👔Unemployed, Retired
Group member list
Required in some cases
List of group members' names for group accommodation reservations, if the names are not otherwise shown on the travel ticket.
🏠Hotel
Hotel booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Proof of accommodation such as a half-paid or fully paid hotel booking confirmation.
🏠Hotel
Joint travel confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated letter from the person named on an accommodation reservation confirming joint travel with the applicant.
🏠Hotel
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Required in some cases
Recent (≤6 months) marriage/civil partnership certificate
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Passport or certified passport copy
Required in some cases
Original passport or certified copy of passport required for parents of minors travelling alone or with only one parent.
👶Travelling with children
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and/or issued in the last 3 years.
Proof of pension
Required in some cases
Document proving pension status for retired applicants.
👔Retired
Proof of relationship
Required in some cases
Marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship to the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member. If not in English or German, a certified UK translation is required.
🤝Family
Reservation holder ID or passport copy
Required in some cases
Photocopy of the passport or ID card of the person whose name appears on the accommodation reservation, including passport signature page if signature is not on the bio page.
🏠Hotel
Self-assessment tax form
Required in some cases
Self-assessment form issued by HM Revenue & Customs confirming the applicant's self-employment or business ownership status.
👔Self Employed
Sponsor bank statements
Required in some cases
Bank account statements of the financial sponsor used to prove support for the applicant.
🤝Family
Sponsor passport copy
Required in some cases
Passport of the sponsoring spouse or registered partner, submitted with original and copy.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor proof of funds
Required in some cases
Document showing the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's available financial means.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor proof of occupation
Required in some cases
Proof of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's occupation, following the same occupation evidence categories required for applicants.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsorship cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the sponsor confirming sponsorship.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsorship letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the sponsor confirming sponsorship.
🤝Host🏠Host
Student status letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
👔Student
Tour booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Tour booking confirmation or list of participants (if part of a tour).
🏠Hotel
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required in some cases
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)
Travel ticket payment proof
Required in some cases
Receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation for travel tickets when they were paid through a travel agency.
Credit card statement
Optional
Credit card account statement indicating the cardholder's name and address and showing the monthly limit or spending cap.
Power of attorney or custody order
Optional
Power of attorney or court order mentioning custody when one parent is not present for a minor applicant.
Travellers' cheques
Optional
Traveller's cheques submitted as proof of sufficient financial means for the stay in Cyprus.

Booking your Norway appointment

When scheduling an appointment at the Norway Visa Application Centre in London, consider peak times and book well in advance. Arrive early to allow time for security checks and bring all necessary documents to avoid delays. Be prepared to answer questions regarding your travel plans and intentions in Norway, as this will assist in the processing of your visa application.