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Norway business visa (Schengen type C)

Schengen visitor visa (type C) for business visits

In short

Meetings, negotiations, trade fairs and similar short business trips to Norway need a Schengen visitor visa if your nationality requires one. The fee is EUR 90 and the file goes to the Norwegian mission responsible for your place of residence, directly or through its external service provider; a decision normally comes within 15 calendar days.

Apply on UDI application portal – visit and holiday checked 24 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
Validity
Single, double or multiple entry; 1, 2 or 5 years possible with a good visa history
Fee
€90EUR 90 for adults and children over 12, EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, free under 6 (UDI fee table, read 2026-10-24). Paid online in the application portal; an external service provider, where used, adds its own service fee.
Processing time
Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if UDI decides.
Work
No paid work for a Norwegian employer; business visits only
Where to apply
Norwegian embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, or its external service provider, after online registration in UDI’s application portal.

When a business visa is the right choice

The visa covers short visits for meetings, contract talks, fairs and similar activities with Norway as the main destination. If you are going to work in Norway, a residence permit for work is needed instead. UDI says business visas can be granted when you have strong ties to your home country, and that a meeting that matters to your business or to the business you visit improves the chances.

Company documents

On top of the general checklist, you need an invitation from the Norwegian company giving the purpose and length of the visit, a supporting letter from your own company with the same details, and information on who covers the costs. If a Norwegian company or organisation pays, it uses UDI’s sponsorship and invitation form. Add the company’s bank statements showing movements for the last three months and, for a trade fair, your entry card or proof of participation. Company owners add the business registration, tax payment statements and proof of current business activity.

Required documents

Identity

  • Original passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least three months after you leave Schengen, with two blank pages; copies of the data page, all used pages and earlier visas
  • Signed print-out of the application form from UDI’s portal with an ICAO-standard photo glued (not stapled) to the first page

Travel

  • Flight reservation or other proof of transport and itinerary (do not buy the ticket before the visa is granted)
  • Proof of accommodation for the entire trip

Money

  • Payslips for the last three months and bank statements showing account movements for the last three months; pension documents if relevant
  • Company bank statements showing movements for the last three months

Work

  • Invitation from the Norwegian company stating purpose and length of the visit
  • Supporting letter from the sending company with purpose, length and who covers the costs
  • Employees: employer letter addressed to the embassy (start date, position, length of leave, paid or unpaid, signatory) plus proof of employment and social insurance registration

Insurance

  • Original travel medical insurance covering the whole Schengen area and the full period, minimum EUR 30,000

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Money

  • UDI sponsorship and invitation form if a Norwegian company pays

Work

  • Company owners: business registration, tax payment statements and proof of current business activity; farmers: proof of agricultural activity

Other

  • Trade fairs: entry card or proof of participation

Fees and timing

The visa costs EUR 90 plus any service provider fee. Apply between six months and 15 days before the trip; the mission decides within 15 calendar days, or up to 45 days if UDI handles the case. Ask for multiple entries in the form if you travel regularly and explain why.

Refusal and appeal

A refusal states the reasons. You may appeal free of charge within the deadline in the letter; the mission reconsiders the case and forwards it to UDI if it maintains the refusal.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Get the invitation from the Norwegian company and the letter from your employer.
  2. Register the application in UDI’s portal, choose single or multiple entry and pay EUR 90.
  3. Book an appointment with the Norwegian mission or its external service provider, hand in the file and give biometrics if needed.
  4. Collect the passport after the decision.

Frequently asked questions

Can I work in Norway on a business visa?

No. Taking up work for a Norwegian employer requires a residence permit, for example as a skilled worker.

Do I need a sponsor form?

Only if a Norwegian company or organisation covers your travel and stay; otherwise your company’s letter on who pays is enough.

How long can a business visa be valid?

Usually for the trip, but frequent travellers can receive visas valid for 1, 2 or 5 years depending on their lawful visa history, always within 90 days in 180.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Norway

Visits and short stays

Business and self-employment

Study and training

Work

Family

Residence

Protection

  • Asylum and international protection Processing time: Up to 21 days at the arrival centre for registration; total waiting times vary and are published by UDI. Applicants from countries that can protect their citizens may get a rejection within 48 hours.

Norway visa guide