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Norway visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Norway admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at norway.no
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Norwegian citizens travelling to Japan
NorwayJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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.
Japanese 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Norway
Japanese 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 Japanese 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 Japanese citizens
Finland and Sweden admit Japanese citizens visa-free.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Japan
Norwegian citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Norway?
Norway admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Norway?
Japanese 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 Japan?
Norwegian citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter Norway visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Norway without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.