How to get a Norway visa from Madagascar

• Norwegian tourist visa is issued to Malagasy visiting the country for tourism, vacation or relaxation purposes.

• The tourist visa can also be referred to as a visitors' visa.

• The Norwegian visitor visa also permits its holder to visit friends or relatives residing in Norway.

• Applicants visiting friends and relatives will require a letter from their host in Norway. The letter should clearly state their full contact address and a valid means of identification should be attached to it.

• A Malagasy passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel should be submitted.

• A letter from the applicant's employer stating their awareness of the applicants leave and duration granted should be submitted.

• Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.

• Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.

• Proof of incentive of returning to home country at the expiration of your visa should be submitted.

• Applicants travel itinerary should be provided.

• You must also provide proof of payment for the visa fee.

• Minors are required to submit a copy of their original birth certificate alongside a letter of consent from one or both parents.

• The Norwegian student’s visa is issued to Malagasy visiting the country for study purposes.

• Applicants should ensure that they have been offered admission into an institute of learning before initiating this visa process.

• If the study program would be less than 3 months then applicants should apply for a visitors visa instead.

• Applicant’s passport must be original with at least two blank pages for visa stamps, and be valid for not less than 6 months months beyond the date you intend to leave Norway.

• A letter of admission from the institution should be provided.

• The letter should clearly state that the applicant has been offered admission, the course of study and duration of course should also be stated in the letter.

• Applicants will require a study permit in order to be able to study in Norway.

• With a valid study permit, you can work part-time in Norway for up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time on holidays.

• Transcripts and certificates from previously attended institutions that qualifies the applicant for the course in which he has been offered admission should be submitted.

• Proof of part or full payment of tuition fee should be submitted.

• Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicants duration of stay should be submitted.

• Applicants should have a travel health insurance with a minimum value of 30,000 euros.

• Proof of incentive of returning to Madagascar at the expiration of your visa should be submitted.

• You must also provide proof of accommodation for the entire duration of your study in Norway.

• Proof of paid visa application fee should be submitted.

The best time to visit Norway is between May -October, the weather is always fine.