Visas

New requirements for supporting documents for short-stay visas to Norway/Schengen will be implemented by the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate Generals in Shanghai and Guangzhou starting from 1st of December 2011. The requirements are based on a harmonized list agreed upon by all Schengen countries and adjusted according to country-specific requirements. The new requirements only Read more

Applicants holding official passports such as diplomatic passports, service passport, passports for public affairs should apply for their visas through the competent Chinese Ministry or Commission. Holders of ordinary passports should apply in person. Read more

If you intend to stay in Norway/Schengen for less than 90 days to visit family or friends, you are advised to apply for a short-term visa. Maximum period of stay is 90 days. Read more

Visa application: A case processing fee must be paid for visa applications, whatever the outcome. The fee must be paid when you submit your application. The visa section advices applicants to register their application pay the fee and book an appointment in our application portal .   Processing time: According to Schengen regulations (Visa Code), visa applications shall (as a main rule) be... Read more

If you intend to participate in a cultural or sport event in Norway/Schengen for less than 90 days, you are advised to apply for a short-term visa. Maximum period of stay is 90 days. Read more

From 25th March 2001 Norway became part of the Schengen co-operation. For visa purposes, this means that a visa for entry into any one of the countries in the Schengen area will normally also be valid for all the other Schengen countries within the period for which the visa is valid. However, over a period of six months you are not permitted to spend more than a total of 90 days inside the... Read more

Applicants may in certain cases be granted a visa with multiple entries. Read more