Afghanistan
Norway
Norway visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Norway visa?
Schengen visitor visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
For the tourist visa, Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on udi.no. Processing time, as Norway states it: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Norway has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Norway
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Afghan citizens planning a trip to Norway can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Norway
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Norway has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Norway accredited to Afghanistan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Norway for visas; the official visa portal of Norway names the right place.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Norwegian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Norway?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
Is there an embassy of Norway in Afghanistan?
No. Norway has no embassy in Afghanistan.
How much does the Norway tourist visa cost?
Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Norwegian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Norway obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.