Norway visa requirements for Swazis

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Swazis visiting Norway

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

  • Correctly filled and signed visa application form.
  • An original passport that will remain valid for at least 3 months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years and have two blank pages for the visa. 
  • 2 passport photographs that are not older than 6 months and meet the visa application requirements are needed for the application.
  • You must have valid travel insurance.
  • You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You are also required to prove that you can spend NOK 500 daily for the entire stay in Norway. 
  • You will be required to register your fingerprints.
  • For minors, the form will have to be filled by their parents accompanied by the minor's birth certificate and a signed letter of consent from the parents.
  • Applicants are to show proof of flight reservations for Norway as well as a return ticket to prove that they intend to leave at the expiry of their visa.
  • Proof of home ties is also important. This could be a job in Swaziland, family members depending on you or a spouse.
  • Proof of travel insurance with a minimum cover of €30,000 is needed for this visa application.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Letter of invitation.
  • The visa application goes through the Norwegian embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.

Norway Visa for Swazis

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
Visitor Visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa Within 30 days Duration of study

General Requirements for Norway Visa

  • Correctly filled and signed visa application form.
  • An original passport that will remain valid for at least 3 months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years and have two blank pages for the visa. 
  • 2 passport photographs that are not older than 6 months and meet the visa application requirements are needed for the application.
  • You must have valid travel insurance.
  • You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You are also required to prove that you can spend NOK 500 daily for the entire stay in Norway. 
  • You will be required to register your fingerprints.
  • For minors, the form will have to be filled by their parents accompanied by the minor's birth certificate and a signed letter of consent from the parents.
  • Applicants are to show proof of flight reservations for Norway as well as a return ticket to prove that they intend to leave at the expiry of their visa.
  • Proof of home ties is also important. This could be a job in Swaziland, family members depending on you or a spouse.
  • Proof of travel insurance with a minimum cover of €30,000 is needed for this visa application.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Letter of invitation.
  • The visa application goes through the Norwegian embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Norway Visitor Visa Norway Business visa Norway Student visa

Norway Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The visitor visa is suitable for Swazis who intend to travel to Norway for tourism, sightseeing, vacation or other leisure activities.
  • With the Norwegian visitor visa, you can visit friends or relatives residing in Norway.
  • To show that you have can spend at least NOK 500 daily and have money to leave Norway, you are to present your most recent bank account statements or a letter of financial guarantee from your Norweigan host.
  • If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check if it is possible for you to re-enter at the time of application and the number of days you will spend.
  • Applicants must submit their visa application in person as their biometric data will be collected at the point of submission.
  • Unaccompanied minors traveling to Norway must submit a copy of their birth certificate and a signed letter of authorization from both parents or guardians, permitting them to travel.
  • If a minor is traveling with one parent, they must present a letter of consent from the other parent allowing them to travel to Norway with one parent.
  • If you are visiting a friend or relative in Norway, you must have a letter of invitation from your host. The invitation letter must contain details of the trip as well as the full contact details of the host.
  • Proof of reserved accommodation for the duration of your stay in Norway must be submitted.
  • You must also provide proof of payment for the visa fee.
  • Applicants are advised to provide evidence of strong home ties to Swaziland to strengthen their chances of getting the visitor visa.
  • You cannot work or take up any long term course of study with this visa.
  • This visa costs €60 for applicants 12 years and above, €35 for children between 6-11 and is free for children under 6.
  • The visitor visa allows a stay of 90 days and is valid for 90 days from the issue date.
  • It is usually processed in 15 days.

Norway Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The business visa allows people to undertake business activities while in Norway.
  • With this visa, you can attend meetings, trade fairs, and conferences while in the country.
  • You must provide a signed invitation letter from an inviting company in Norway. This letter should state the purpose and duration of your trip.
  • The invitation letter should be on the company's letterhead.
  • Proof of any preexisting business relationship with the inviting company is important.
  • You will be required to show proof of being financially capable of taking care of your needs while in Norway. This proof must show that you can spend at least NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, if you're being sponsored by someone or an organization in Norway, you will need to present a proof of financial guarantee.
  • The certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting within Norway is required to complete your visa application.
  • Proof from your local doctor in Swaziland affirming that you are in good health condition is also required.
  • A letter of no objection from your current employer in Swaziland confirming awareness and approval of your trip is important.
  • This visa costs €60 for applicants 12 years and above, €35 for children between 6-11 and is free for children under 6.
  • It usually takes about 15 days to be ready.
  • You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or any Schengen country.
  • If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and the number of days that you can stay for.
  • The business visa allows a stay of up to 90 days.

Norway Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to travelers who are visiting Norway for the purpose of longterm studying.
  • This visa allows successful applicants multiple entries into the country.
  • A letter from the institution confirming enrollment and awareness of your trip is required.
  • You have to apply for a student’s resident permit.
  • You must have enough money to live on at least NOK 121,220 per year. This could be in the form of student loans, grants, personal funds or a pre-confirmed job in Norway.
  • If you have received any scholarship, you are to present documents validating the scholarship offer.
  • You will be required to provide proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Norway.
  • You are allowed to work part-time for up to 20-hours a week when school is in session and full-time during the school holiday.
  • You will need to register for a work permit with the police to be able to work while studying in Norway.
  • Proof of payment of tuition fees is required.
  • If you are less than 18 years, a letter of consent signed by both parents as well as your birth certificate is required.
  • You will need to provide evidence that you will return to Swaziland at the end of your study. This evidence could be documents showing family ties, businesses or properties in Swaziland.
  • The visa is usually processed within 30 days and it costs NOK 5300.

Norway Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Visitor Visa

60.00 (NOK)

Business visa

60.00 (NOK)

Student visa

(USD)

Norway Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Swaziland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I travel independently if I don’t speak Norwegian.?

Despite Norwegian being the main language of Norway, almost all Norwegians are fluent in English. About 91% of the population speak fluent English, making Norway one of the most English-proficient countries on the planet where English is not an official language. Unless you approach someone really old and isolated, you should have no trouble whatsoever getting someone to speak English to.

What currency is spent in Norway?
The Norwegian currency is the Norwegian crown (norske krone), usually symbolized as KR. Norway is technically well-developed and many people no longer use cash on a daily basis. Debit cards are the most common mode of payment and there's no problem locating ATMs in urban areas of Norway. 
Is it safe to drink tap water in Norway?
Yes, Norway has good quality tap water. Buying bottled drinking water is unnecessary and hugely expensive. Some Norwegians drink straight from streams when hiking, but periodic outbreaks of Tularemia makes this a bit risky.
Is it safe to visit Norway?
Yes, Norway has a very low crime rate. The most likely crimes for visitors to experience are car break-ins, pickpockets and bicycle theft in urban areas around the summer season but its occurrence is rare compared to other large European countries.