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Norway visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by British citizens for Norway, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at norway.org.uk
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Norway: visa decisions in the United Kingdom
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,852 | 5,323 | 529 | 8.7% | 48.2% |
| 2024 | 11,688 | 9,891 | 1,797 | 15.4% | 45.1% |
| 2025 | 10,599 | 8,608 | 1,991 | 18.8% | 61.2% |
In 2025, Norway’s embassy and consulates in the United Kingdom (London) received 10,599 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,608. 18.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 15.4%: the rate rose by 3.4 points. Applications fell by 9% compared with 2024 (11,688).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.5% of the applications lodged in the United Kingdom that year, from 1.0% at the consulates of the Netherlands to 32.0% at those of Iceland. Norway’s consulates worldwide refused 15.7%. Norway was the 12th most applied-for Schengen state in the United Kingdom.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in the United Kingdom, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Norwegian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
NorwayUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Norway
British 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 British 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 British citizens
Finland and Sweden admit British citizens visa-free. Russia requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Norwegian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Norway?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Norway, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Norway?
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Norwegian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can British citizens enter Norway visa-free?
Yes, British citizens can enter Norway without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.