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Canada visa for Norwegian citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Norwegian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Electronic travel authorization (eTA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$7
Processing time
Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours

Apply on IRCC – Electronic travel authorization (eTA)

All visa types for Canada

Canada’s ETA costs CA$7 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.

Where to apply in Norway

  • Embassy of Canada in Oslo

    Embassy · Oslo

    Wergelandsveien 7, 0244 Oslo

    Today 08:30–12:30, 13:00–16:30
  • Honorary Consulate of Canada in Stavanger

    Honorary Consulate · Stavanger

    Olav Kyrres gate 21, Stavanger

All missions of Canada in Norway

Canadian citizens travelling to Norway

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Travel advice for Canada

  • 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.

Before travelling from Norway to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Norwegian citizens can stay in Canada

Norwegian citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.

How Norwegian citizens apply

Norwegian citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Canadian citizens travelling to Norway

Canadian citizens can visit Norway without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Norwegian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

How long can Norwegian citizens stay in Canada?

Norwegian citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.

How much does the Canada ETA cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Norway?

Canadian citizens can visit Norway without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Norwegian citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Norwegian citizens need an ETA for Canada.

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.