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Norway visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
- 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 Gambia
Norway has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Norwegian citizens travelling to the Gambia
NorwayGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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.
Citizens of the Gambia 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 citizens of the Gambia can stay in Norway
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Norway has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Norway accredited to the Gambia 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 citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Finland, Russia and Sweden require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to the Gambia
Norwegian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Norway?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Norway in the Gambia?
No. Norway has no embassy in the Gambia.
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 the Gambia?
Norwegian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Norway visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia 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.