Sri Lanka
Norway
Norway visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Norway requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Sri Lanka
- Embassy of Norway in Colombo
Bullers Lane 49, Colombo
Norway has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
NorwaySri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Norway
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
In Sri Lanka, applications go to the Norwegian embassy in Colombo, 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 Sri Lankan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Norwegian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Norway?
Norway requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Norwegian embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Norwegian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens 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.