Norway visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Eritreans visiting Norway

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Norwegian Visa.

  • An Eritrean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (3.5 x 4.5cm) taken against a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Norway Visa for Eritreans

Facts about Norway

Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort.

Types of Norway Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days more than 90 days

General Requirements for Norway Visa

  • An Eritrean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (3.5 x 4.5cm) taken against a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Norway Tourist visa Norway Business visa Norway Student visa

Norway Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Eritreans intending to travel to Norway for tourism purposes can apply for the Norwegian tourist visa.
  • Norway is a Schengen country so travelers can apply for a Schengen visa.
  • Travel Insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area must be provided.
  • The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Norway is 25,000 Norwegian Kroner.
  • Applicants are required to provide a cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Norway.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Norway must be provided.  
  • Eritreans are required to have at least 500 NOK per day to cover their daily expenses.
  • The Svalbard archipelago consists of nine main islands located midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. You need a passport to enter Svalbard.
  • Unlike Norway’s mainland, Svalbard is not party to the Schengen Agreement and air travelers to Svalbard from Norway will depart the Schengen Zone prior to boarding.
  • You will need to provide proof of your civil status in the form of a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, or ration card, if applicable.
  • The Norwegian Kroner is the only the currency accepted in Norway. Euros or dollars are not accepted.
  • Norwegian law requires that drivers always use headlights when driving.
  • Norwegian law also requires drivers to yield to vehicles coming from the right, except in a traffic circle, when drivers are required to yield to vehicles already in the circle.
  • It is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving; violators risk a fine of 1,300 kroner (approximately $215).

Norway Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Norwegian business visa is available to Eritreans with the intention of traveling to the country for business purposes.
  • Invitation letter from the Norwegian company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit
  • A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel
  • If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
  • Business bank statement of the latest 6 months
  • Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents
  • Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.

Norway Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

611.31 (NOK)

Business visa

611.31 (NOK)

Student visa

611.31 (NOK)

Norway Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Eritrea

Location

Address

Asmara

Street 173-1 # 11 P.O. Box 5801

http://www.norway-eritrea.org/

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+291 1 12 21 38,12 21 48

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use MasterCard in Norway?

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Norway at large establishments and hotels. If you own a Visa, Eurocard, MasterCard, Diners Club and American Express card you should be able to pay practically anywhere. However, many supermarkets and gas stations do not accept credit cards.

Can I use the euro currency in Norway?

 Other currencies such as the Euro aren't accepted in Norway.

What is the best month to go to Norway?

The best time to visit Norway depends on what you want to do. Jun-Aug promise long days and the fabled midnight sun ideal for hiking, cycling or cruising – but no guarantee of heat, even if it won't be cold! May and Sep offer mild temperatures, fewer crowds and gorgeous natural colours.

What is the most beautiful place in Norway?

One of the most beautiful places in Norway is a town of Trondheim.