Zambia
Norway
Norway visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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 Zambia
Norway has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Zambia
NorwayZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia 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 Zambia 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).
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Norway
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zambian citizens apply
In Zambia, applications go to the Norwegian embassy in Lusaka, 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 Zambian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Zambia
Norwegian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Norway?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Zambia?
The Norwegian embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
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 Zambia?
Norwegian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Zambian 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.