How to get a Norway visa from Myanmar
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Burmese passport holders travelling to Norway.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Norway.
Student visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days+
Fee (approx.)$60
Visitor Visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$60
Application requirements
Documents Burmese applicants need to provide.
- A Myanmar 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 (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of accommodation
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
Visa type details
Visitor Visa
- The Norwegian visitor's visa is for Myanmars traveling to Norway for tourism and business purposes.
- The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Norway is 25,000 Norwegian Kroner (or equivalent), not including traveler’s checks.
- Applicants are required to provide copy of their return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa if not otherwise required.
- A travel Insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area must be provided.
- Applicants are required to cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Norway and itinerary.
- Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Norway must be provided.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable) must also be provided.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Norway.
- Visitors who seeks to enter the territory of Norway needs to attest to the Embassy or Consulate when applying for a Norwegian Visa owning of at least 500 NOK that are equivalent to 53.34€.
- Visitors traveling for business purposes are required to provide an invitation letter from the company they are visiting.
- The following documents are also required:
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel.
- Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies.
- 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.
Student visa
- The Norwegian student visa is for Myanmars traveling to Norway for study purposes.
- This visa is valid for 90 days but is extendable to the applicant's study duration.
- Most students who plan to stay in Norway for more than three months will need a student residence permit.
- Students are required to register at the police station as soon as they arrive into the country.
- You will need to show the following:
- Your passport.
- Confirmation of admission to an approved educational institution.
- Private health insurance or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
- Personal declaration of sufficient funds to support yourself while you study in Norway.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of admittance to an approved full-time education program.
- Evidence of sufficient financial funds for the entire period of study must be provided. You need to prove you have access to NOK 116,369 for each academic year (10 months), which is approximately US$14,350.
- Proof of accommodation must be provided such as a house, apartment, bedsit or room in a hall of residence.
- Proof that you will leave Norway when your residence permit expires must be provided.
- When you are granted a Norwegian student residence permit, you are also granted a permit to work part-time in addition to your studies (up to 20 hours per week) and full-time during university holidays, at no extra charge.
- You can also apply for a permit to work full-time for a limited period if you can prove that the work is relevant to your studies.
- Having completed your studies, you are eligible to apply for a residence permit for up to six months in which to seek employment as a skilled worker.
- You must be able to prove you have become qualified as a skilled worker during your time studying in Norway, or that you had specialist training before your stay in Norway and then undertook further education in Norway.
Where to apply
Norway embassy & visa application centers in Myanmar.
Yangon
AddressNorwegian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar --- No. 3 Pyay Road 6 Miles Hlaing Township Yangon Myanmar
Phone(+95) 1 513 459 / 627 (+95) 1 513 175 / 740
Email[email protected]
Websitewww.norway.no/en/myanmar
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Frequently asked questions
Is Norway a schengen country
Norway is part of the schengen countries so you will need to apply for a schengen visa in order to visit Norway.
Can you use Euros in Norway
Usually other currencies such as the Euro aren't accepted in Norway. It makes sense to carry a little local cash on you, but as cards are widely accepted.
What is the best time to visit Norway
The best time to visit Norway is during the shoulder seasons, in spring (between May and June), and fall (between September and October), when the weather is amazing and there aren't that many tourists. The high season to visit Norway is between mid-June and August.
Is it safe to go to Norway
Norway is known to be one of the safest countries in the world. Crime rates are extremely low even in major cities such as Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger.
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