What awaits you in Norway
The northern lights over Tromsø from November to February, and the fjords in summer: Geiranger with its waterfalls, the Flåm Railway followed by a boat along the Nærøyfjord, Bergen and its colourful wooden wharf, Pulpit Rock above the Lysefjord, and the fishing villages of the Lofoten Islands. In summer the sun barely sets in the north. Norway is in the Schengen area though not in the EU, and it's often combined with Sweden and Denmark on a Scandinavian tour, so apply to the country where you'll spend the most nights. There are no direct flights from the Kingdom: you reach Oslo with a connection through Istanbul or Doha, then take a domestic flight to Tromsø or Bergen.
Required documents
- A passport valid for at least 3 months after your return date (and 5 years to get the five-year visa), with two blank pages
- Two recent 3.5×4.5 cm passport photos on a white background
- Return flight booking and hotel bookings for the whole stay
- Travel insurance covering the whole trip, at least €30,000 in the Schengen area
- Bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months
- A salary certificate or commercial registration, and a leave permit for government employees
- For children: birth certificate and parental consent if a parent isn't travelling with them
- For residents who aren't Saudi citizens: an iqama valid for at least 3 months after your return date, an exit and re-entry visa covering the trip, and bank statements for the last 6 months
How it works with us
- You tell us your city and dates; we confirm Norway is your main destination and book your appointment
- We prepare your flight, hotel and insurance bookings and check your file page by page
- You attend the appointment in person to submit your documents and fingerprints from age 12 (unless they were taken in the last 59 months)
- We follow up your application until you receive your passport with the visa
Important tips
- Apply to Norway if it's where you'll spend the most nights; if the nights are equal, apply to the country you enter first.
- Apply at least 4 weeks before you travel, because your file is sent to the embassy in Abu Dhabi and comes back to the same centre.
- Any document that isn't in English needs a certified translation into English or Norwegian, or the application may be delayed or refused.
- The embassy asks for proof that you can cover at least NOK 500 for each day of your trip.
- Renew your passport before applying if it's valid for less than 5 years, so you can get the five-year visa.
- Since 10 April 2026 your photo and fingerprints are taken at the Schengen border on your first entry (the EES system) instead of a passport stamp, so allow extra time at the airport.
Destinations this visa covers
Hotels
Schengen visa
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Norway visa fee for Saudis?
€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6 to 12, and free for children under 6, plus the visa centre's service fee.
Where do I apply for a Norway visa in Saudi Arabia?
VFS Global centres, with the decision made by the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, which handles applications from the Kingdom, in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, by appointment.
Can a resident of Saudi Arabia apply for a Norway visa?
Yes, from the Kingdom at the same centres, with an iqama valid for at least 3 months after the return date, an exit and re-entry visa, and bank statements for the last 6 months; the embassy decides based on nationality and file.
Is the Norway visa a Schengen visa?
Yes, Norway is in the Schengen area though not in the EU, and its visa is valid for every Schengen country as long as Norway is your main destination.
How long does a Norway visa take from Saudi Arabia?
Usually up to 15 days once the file reaches the embassy in Abu Dhabi; the transfer from the centre takes 7 to 10 days, and processing can take up to 45 days, so apply at least 4 weeks before you travel.
When can I see the northern lights in Norway?
November to February is the best time in Tromsø and the north, on clear nights away from the city lights.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; fees and requirements are set by the official authorities and may change. The decision to grant a visa rests with the embassy or consulate alone; our role is to prepare your file and follow it up.