How to get a Norway visa from Egypt

• This visa is issued to Egyptians traveling to Norway for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation purposes.
• Applicants of this visa may have been invited to the country by their friends or relatives living in the country.
• A letter of invitation signed by the applicant’s host in the country should be provided. The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must also contain the valid contact information of the applicant.
• If you are employed, a certificate of employment issued by your employer must be provided. This certificate must specify the date of employment, job position, and salary level of the applicant.
• Foreigners in Norway can attend and participate in festivals and events taking place in the country.
• If the applicant is under the age of 18 years, the original copy of the applicant’s birth certificate is required. If the applicant is traveling with one or none of his/her parents, a notarized consent signed by both the parents should be provided.
• During your time in the country, you are not allowed to be gainfully employed.
• Proof that payment of paid visa application fee is required.
• Non-Egyptians should provide a copy of their Egyptian residence permit. This permit should be valid for at least three months from the intended period of exiting the country.

• Business Visa is issued to Egyptians who are traveling to Norway to engage in various business activities.
• Foreigners in Norway for business can negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners during business meetings.
• Holders of this visa can attend business seminars, trade fairs, and conferences relating to their profession.
• A letter of invitation from the inviting company in Norway containing the contact information of the company, nature of the business to be carried out, and the duration of the applicant’s visit is required.
• The letter must also state who will bear the travel and living cost of the applicant.
• The applicant must provide a letter from his/her employer in Egypt introducing the applicant, stating the purpose of the visit, and the duration of the business leave.
• Proof of previous trade relations between the host company and inviting company should be provided, if any.
• Copy of the Egyptian company’s registry or tax card is required.
• Proof that the visa application fee has been made should be provided.
• You are expected to leave the country at the expiry of this visa.

• This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Norway to seek and receive medical treatment that cannot be gotten in their country.
• A certificate from the applicant’s medical doctor in Egypt is required. The certificate should state the medical history of the patient and what kind of medical treatment is needed.
• An official document from the receiving medical institution in Norway confirming that it can perform the specific medical treatment required by the applicant.
• Proof that the applicant can afford the medical costs and any extra cost that may arise is required.
• Any other correspondence between the sending medical doctor and the receiving medical institution is required.
• Minors applying for this visa must provide the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling with one or none of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided.
• Receipt of paid visa application fees should be provided.
• During your time in the country, you are not allowed to be gainfully employed or take up a course of study.
• You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.

• This visa is issued to foreigners who enrolled and have been accepted to study in an academic institution in Norway.
• A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted into is required. The letter should be printed on the institution’s letterhead and should state the course the applicant will be studying and the duration of the study programme.
• Certificates and transcripts obtained from previously attended schools should be provided during the visa application process.
• International students are permitted to work part-time while school is in session and part-time when on break.
• Applicants who are not citizens of Egypt are required to provide a copy of their Egyptian residence permit.
• Minors applying for this visa should provide the original copy of their birth certificate. A notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor is required if the minor is traveling without his/her parents.
• Receipt of paid visa application fee should be provided.
• Foreigners with the intention of studying in Norway should have a valid Norwegian residence permit.
• Holders of this visa are not permitted to seek public funds while they are in the country.

• Foreigners who have been offered paid employment by an employer in Norway are the eligible applicants of this visa.
• A letter from your employer in Norway is required. The letter should state the terms of the employment contract, valid contact details of the company, and the job position of the applicant.
• Proof that there was no Norwegian willing and available to take up the job the applicant was offered is required.
• Applicants of this visa must not be paid below the minimum wage paid to nationals of Norway. Proof of this is required.
• Foreigners whose qualification does not match the job they have been offered will not be issued this visa.
• A copy of your Curriculum Vitae or resume is required.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee should be provided.
• All applicants of this visa should ensure they have a clean criminal record.

Yes, all Egyptians travelling to Norway require a visa to visit the country.

The best time of the year to visit Norway depends on the activities the visitor wants to engage in. June – August is prime for the fabled midnight sun ideal for hiking, cycling, or cruising. May and September offer mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and gorgeous natural colours.