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Norway visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Norway, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at norway.no
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Norway: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 313 | 276 | 37 | 11.7% | 12.0% |
In 2023, Norway’s embassy and consulates in Australia (Canberra) received 313 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 276. The refusal rate was 11.7%.
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.7% of the applications lodged in Australia that year, from 0.3% at the consulates of Greece to 15.3% at those of the Netherlands. Norway’s consulates worldwide refused 15.9%. Norway was the 9th most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Australia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Norwegian citizens travelling to Australia
NorwayAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Norway
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.
Australian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Norway
Australian citizens may stay in Norway for up to 90 days. Days in Norway count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Norway and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in Norway count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Norway’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Finland and Sweden admit Australian citizens visa-free. Russia requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, Norwegian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Norway?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Norway, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Norway?
Australian citizens can stay in Norway for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, Norwegian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Australian citizens enter Norway visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter Norway without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.