Visa requirements for Norwegian citizens

Visa requirements for Norwegian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Norway.

As of 2026, Norwegian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 185 countries and territories, ranking the Norwegian passport 4th, tied with passports from Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Sweden in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

As a member state of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Norwegian citizens enjoy freedom of movement to live and work in other EFTA countries in accordance with the EFTA convention. Moreover, by virtue of Norway's membership of the European Economic Area (EEA), Norwegian citizens also enjoy freedom of movement within all EEA member states. The Citizens' Rights Directive defines the right of free movement for citizens of the EEA, and all EFTA and EU citizens are not only visa-exempt but are legally entitled to enter and reside in each other's countries.

In order to travel to another country, a Norwegian citizen requires a passport, except within the Nordic Passport Union, where no identity card is formally required. However, an identity card such as a Norwegian driving licence is useful. A passport is also not required for holders of the Norwegian national identity card for travel to EU or EFTA countries, as well as certain other countries.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Passengers who travel as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa upon arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. 90 days 30 days Maximum 3 entries per calendar year 6 months 90 days 180 days 90 days 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. Freedom of movement. 30 days 8 months 14 days / 1 month 30 days 6 months 30 days Visa-free until 31 December 2025. Freedom of movement. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50€), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75€), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100€) 90 days As part of the visa application process, you will be required to pay the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per day. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 90 days 90 days 90 days Freedom of movement. 1 month 1 month From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders. 30 days 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days Temporarily visa-free from 8 November 2024 to 31 December 2026. Permanent visa not required to Hainan for 15 days. 90 days 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a 1-year period. 45 days Nationals of any country can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 45 days. Also, the cost is 30 euros or 50 USD. 7 days 90 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. Freedom of movement. 90 days The tourist visa is valid for a single entry to Cuba, for a stay of 90 days, extendable for 90 days. Freedom of movement Freedom of movement Freedom of movement (including Faroe Islands and Greenland). 90 days 6 months 30 days Can be extended up to 120 days with fee 90 days 30 days 90 days Must arrive via Malabo International Airport, processing fee 75 USD Freedom of movement 30 days 90 days 4 months Freedom of movement Freedom of movement (in Regions of France) 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 1 year Freedom of movement Freedom of movement 3 months 90 days 90 days International Certificate of Vaccination required. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days Freedom of movement Freedom of movement 30 days 30 days 30 days Passengers who arrive at Kish (KIH) or Qeshm (GSM) do not need a visa for a maximum of 14 days. Passengers can obtain a visa upon arrival at Mashhad International Airport (MHD), Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), Esfahan International Airport (IFN), Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) and Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) for a maximum of 30 days. Freedom of movement 90 days Freedom of movement 90 days 90 days 30 days Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge). 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any calendar year period 90 days The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. 3 months 60 days 15 days Visa not required from 1 July to 31 December 2024. eVisa and Visa on arrival also available. Freedom of movement. 1 month Extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. 14 days 44 days eVisa also available. Freedom of movement. Freedom of movement. Freedom of movement. 60 days 30 days 90 days 30 days Freedom of movement. 90 days Visitors wishing to travel to Kwajalein are required to hold an Entry Authorization issued by the United States Military. 180 days 180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar year for business. 180 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 days period. 30 days The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. 90 days 90 days 30 days Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT. 28 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. 30 days 90 days Freedom of movement (European Netherlands). 3 months International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. 90 days 90 days 90 days 14 days / 30 days 90 daysIssued free of charge as of August 2024. 90 days 90 days 60 days Free visa valid for 60 days (extension is possible for a fee) on arrival at Port Moresby or Tokua (Rabaul). 90 days 90 days 30 days Freedom of movement Freedom of movement 90 days Freedom of movement 16 days 30 days 3 months 90 days 6 months 90 days 90 days 15 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 90 days 90 days within 180 days period 3 months / 30 days It is valid for only for one month but can be extended at the immigration department once in-country. 90 days Freedom of movement. Freedom of movement. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days Obtainable online, 90 days for 200 USD and 180 days for 350 USD. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. Freedom of movement. 60 days / 30 days 90 days Freedom of movement. Freedom of movement within EFTA. 30 days Visa also available online. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points. 90 days 60 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 days period. 15 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 3 months Determined at the port of entry. Must apply online at least 2 business days prior to travel. As of March 2017, airlines may deny passengers permission to board flights to Uganda without proof that they had successfully applied for an e-Visa. Ugandan immigration authorities may require additional documentation, including proof of a return plane ticket and detailed tour itinerary in Uganda. International Certificate of Vaccination required. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period 6 months 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 45 days Extended visas available at the following airports: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, or Danang. A single entry eVisa valid for 90 days is also available. 30 day visa exemption at Phu Quoc Island. 90 days Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe. 30 days Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

Territories, disputed areas or restricted zones Visa requirements for Norwegian citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries and restricted zones:

Visitor to Visa requirement Notes (excluding departure fees) Europe Tourists from all countries (except Georgia) can visit Abkhazia for a period not exceeding 24 hours as part of an organized tourist group. 90 days Mount Athos Special permit required (4 days: 25 euro for Orthodox visitors, 35 euro for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euro for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed. and Visa-free for 10 days 3 months UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus Access Permit is required for travelling inside the zone, except Civil Use Areas. ID card valid. ID card valid.  Büsingen am Hochrhein and  Heligoland ID card valid.  Livigno and  Campione d'Italia ID card valid. Up to 6 months. 90 days within a 12 month period. Up to 6 months. Up to 6 months. Jan Mayen Unlimited, Norwegian citizens may live and work freely Svalbard Unlimited, Norwegian citizens may live and work freely and ID card valid. Several closed cities and regions in Russia require special authorization. Samnaun ID card valid. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h. Africa outside Asmara To travel in the rest of the country, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa). ID card valid. ID card valid. 3 months within any year period. Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. , and ID card valid. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara, same entry requirements with Morocco, controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. outside Khartoum All foreigners traveling more than 25 kilometers outside of Khartoum must obtain a travel permit. Darfur Separate travel permit is required. Asia Special permit required. PAP/RAP Protected Area Permit (PAP) required for whole states of Nagaland and Sikkim, and parts of states Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh.