Ethiopia
Norway
Norway visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Norway requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at norway.no
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.
Norwegian missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of Norway in Addis Ababa
Woreda 4, House No. 744, Addis Ababa
Norway has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
NorwayEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia 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.
For a trip from Ethiopia to Norway, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Norway
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
In Ethiopia, applications go to the Norwegian embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Norway; fees, documents and processing times are published by Norway.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets Ethiopian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia issues Norwegian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Norway?
Norway requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Norwegian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues Norwegian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.