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Norway visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Norway: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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
Norwegian citizens travelling to Canada
NorwayCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada 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.
Canadian 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Norway
Canadian 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 Canadian 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 Canadian citizens
Finland and Sweden admit Canadian citizens visa-free. Russia requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Canada
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Norway?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Norway: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Norway?
Canadian 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 Canada?
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can Canadian citizens enter Norway visa-free?
Yes, Canadian 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.