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Norway visa for Saudi citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

Apply on UDI application portal – visit and holiday

All visa types for Norway

Norway’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Saudi Arabia

Norway has 1 mission in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh.

Norwegian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

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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.

Before travelling from Saudi Arabia to Norway, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Norway

How long Saudi citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Saudi citizens apply

In Saudi Arabia, applications go to the Norwegian embassy in Riyadh, 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 Saudi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.

Norway’s neighbours for Saudi citizens

Finland and Sweden require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Norwegian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens need a visa for Norway?

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.

Where is the Norwegian embassy in Saudi Arabia?

The Norwegian embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh.

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 Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia issues Norwegian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Saudi citizens enter Norway visa-free?

No; Saudi 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.