Norway visa requirements for Singaporeans
Travel and visa requirements
Norwegian Visa is not required for Singaporeans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Singapore citizens can visit Norway for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond their stay in Norway. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Singaporeans who want to stay beyond the 90 days duration can apply for an extension at the Immigration office in Norway.
- Visitors are required to provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Norway. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Visitors would also need a detailed printed itinerary of their time in Norway and proof of sufficient funds for expenses during their stay in the country.
- Visitors with amounts above 25,000 Norwegian Kroner (or equivalent) will be required to declare it on entry or exit into Norway.
- KLM, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and LOT are some of the carriers that fly from Singapore to Norway.
- The estimated flight time from Singapore to Norway is 12 hours 23 minutes.
- The climate in Norway varies a lot from country part to country part, and there can be large variations within the separate regions as well. But in general, the coastal areas usually have relatively mild winters, while the inland parts have cold winters with plenty of snow and hot and dry summers.
- The Norwegian krone is the official currency in Norway. However, only the most touristic places accept euros. Tourists can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
- Norwegian is the official and most spoken language of Norway. The Nynorsk and Bokmål are the two written standards of Norwegian while Sami and Kven are spoken by Norwegians residing in specific regions of the country. However, English is the most popular foreign language spoken in Norway.
- Transportation in Norway can be facilitated by buses, trains, ferries and taxis.
- Norway makes use of the Central European Summer Time (GMT+2), placing Singapore 7 hours ahead of Norway.
- Brown cheese, pickled herring, tube caviar and Norwegian waffles are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in Norway.
- Christianity is the dominating religion in Norway, with Lutheran Christianity (71.5% of the population) being the largest denomination. Also, Islam ( 2.9% of the population) is being practised in the country. The unaffiliated make up 16.8% of the population.
- Visitors to Norway can budget an average of EUR 102 to spend on expenses per day.
- Sognefjord, Pulpit Rock, Tromsø and Lofoten Islands are some of the tourist destinations in Norway visitors can visit.
- The power and socket plug used in Norway are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norway safe for tourist travel?
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. However, tourists are advised to take necessary precautions.
When is the best time to travel to 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.
What is the languge spoken in Norway?
Norwegian is the official and most spoken language of Norway. The Nynorsk and Bokmål are the two written standards of Norwegian while Sami and Kven are spoken by Norwegians residing in specific regions of the country. However, English is the most popular foreign language spoken in Norway
What are the tourist sites in Norway?
There are a couple of tourist destinations in Norway visitors can visit, they include Sognefjord, Pulpit Rock, Tromsø and Lofoten Islands etc.