Norway

Embassies and consulates in Norway

embassies in Oslo

Diplomatic missions from 70 countries are based in Norway, 101 missions in all (70 embassies, 4 consulates, 26 honorary consulates and 1 other office). All 70 embassies are in the capital, Oslo. Consulates are also found in Stavanger, Bergen and Trondheim.

Europe Schengen area

Norway

Capital
Oslo
Population
5,610,870
Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Calling code
+47
Languages
Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
  • 101missions
  • 70embassies
  • 4consulates
  • 26honorary consulates
Visa-free: 118 destinations#6 in the world

Map

All missions in Norway

Other cities in Norway

Show all 13

Outside Oslo, missions are found in Stavanger (6), Bergen (5), Trondheim (5), Ålesund (3), Tromsø (3), Kirkenes (3), Kristiansand (1) and Bodø (1), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Germany 9
  2. Italy 7
  3. Poland 5
  4. Switzerland 3
  5. Czech Republic 3
  6. Finland 3
  7. Canada 2
  8. Chile 2
Show all 70

Visa rules for Norway

How the world’s passports enter Norway198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Norway visa guide · 15 visa types

Visa rules

Norway is outside the European Union but part of the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Norway. As a Schengen state, Norway counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Norway

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)2,6792,144
Student (F, M)1,2761,251
Exchange (J)864813
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)1,0131,167
Transit and crew (C, D)988791
Diplomatic and official (A, G)681688
Fiancé(e) (K)3427
Total7,5356,881
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)19.4%16.2%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 6,881 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Norway, the 102nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 31%, student visas 18% and work and treaty visas 17%. That is 9% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (7,535).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Norway received 1,962, 25% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 16.2% for citizens of Norway in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 19.4%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Norway

Norway’s own missions abroad

Norway’s embassies abroad (162)

In the other direction, Norway runs 162 missions in 88 countries. Its largest networks are in France (13), Germany (11), the United Kingdom (9), Australia (7) and the United States (5).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Norway

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Maundy Thursday

    Thursday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 70 embassies are in the capital, Oslo. Germany has the most missions in Norway, 9, followed by Italy (7), Poland (5), Switzerland (3) and the Czech Republic (3).

Travel advice for Norway

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Norway: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Norway?

Germany, with 9 missions, followed by Italy (7).

Do I need a visa for Norway?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Norway; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Norway closed?

On Norway’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day (Første juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Is Norway in the Schengen area?

Yes. Norway is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.