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Norway visa checklist for Indian applicants

Indian citizens need a Schengen visitor visa for a holiday in Norway. The application is registered and paid for online in the UDI portal, handed in at VFS Global and decided by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi. The tourist checklist asks for a round-trip flight itinerary, accommodation confirmation, a travel plan and three months of bank statements.

Visa
Schengen visitor visa (Type C)
Visa fee
EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to under 12, paid online in the UDI portal. VFS service fee in India is EUR 8.
Processing time
Normally 15 days; may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days when further scrutiny is needed. Apply no later than 15 calendar days and no earlier than six months before the visit.
Stay allowed
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

Documents to prepare

Where to apply: Register the application and pay the fee online in the UDI application portal, then book a VFS Global appointment in India to hand in the signed form, documents and biometrics. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi processes and decides the application.

  1. 1

    Passports

    Current passport and all previous passports.

  2. 2

    Photograph

    One passport photo, 35-40 mm wide, white background, less than 6 months old.

  3. 3

    UDI application form

    Registered online in the UDI portal, printed and signed.

  4. 4

    Travel medical insurance

    Minimum EUR 30,000 cover, valid across Schengen for the full stay.

  5. 5

    Round-trip flight itinerary

    Showing travel into and out of the Schengen area.

  6. 6

    Travel plan

    Day-by-day itinerary of the visit.

  7. 7

    Accommodation confirmation

    Booking confirmation for the stay.

  8. 8

    Employment or study documents

    Proof of job or enrolment together with approved leave.

  9. 9

    Bank statements

    For the last 3 months.

  10. 10

    Passport copies

    Copies of the biodata page and all used pages.

  11. 11

    Documents for minors

    Parental consent or custody documents.

  12. 12

    Power of Attorney

    Optional, if someone will act for you.

Travel medical insurance: Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen area for the whole stay, with at least EUR 30,000 cover including urgent medical care and repatriation, is required.

Flight reservation

On the official checklist

The Norway tourist checklist for India lists a round-trip flight itinerary, alongside a separate travel plan for the stay. An itinerary is what is named; a purchased ticket is not mentioned.

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Hotel booking

On the official checklist

The checklist asks for an accommodation confirmation covering the visit.

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Questions

Norway visa FAQ

Does Norway ask for a flight reservation for a visa?

Yes. The tourist checklist for India lists a round-trip flight itinerary. It asks for an itinerary and does not say a ticket must be purchased.

Is a hotel booking required for a Norway tourist visa?

Yes. Accommodation confirmation is on the tourist checklist, together with a travel plan for the visit.

When should I book and apply for Norway?

Applications are accepted from six months to 15 calendar days before the visit, and normal processing is 15 days, extendable to 45. Arrange the itinerary and accommodation shortly before your VFS appointment.

Where do I pay the Norway visa fee?

The EUR 90 fee (EUR 45 for children aged 6 to under 12) is paid online when you register the application in the UDI portal. The VFS service fee of EUR 8 is separate.

Sources and accuracy

VFS Global overview and Norway tourist visa checklist (India) supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.

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