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Norway visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
- 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 Vietnam
- Embassy of Norway in Hanoi
Phố Hai Bà Trưng 49, 10271 Hà Nội
Norway has 1 mission in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Vietnam
NorwayVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam 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.
For a trip from Vietnam to Norway, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Vietnamese citizens can stay in Norway
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the Norwegian embassy in Hanoi, 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 Vietnamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Finland and Sweden require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Vietnam
No visa is needed by Norwegian citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Norway?
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Vietnam?
The Norwegian embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi.
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 Vietnam?
No visa is needed by Norwegian citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.