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Norway visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 Nepal
Norway has 1 mission in Nepal, with its embassy in Kathmandu.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Nepal
NorwayNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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.
Nepali 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 Nepali citizens can stay in Norway
How long Nepali citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
In Nepal, applications go to the Norwegian embassy in Kathmandu, 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 Nepali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Nepal
Norwegian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Norway?
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Nepal?
The Norwegian embassy in Nepal is in Kathmandu.
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 Nepal?
Norwegian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Nepali citizens need a visa for Norway obtained in advance.
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.