Data verified
India passport holders: Single entry for Norway. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Norway is in Schengen but NOT EU. Apply via VFS Global India. Norway recruits Indian healthcare workers and engineers.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Norwegian Residence Permit (>90 days): Work (Skilled Worker — popular Indian IT/engineering), Study, Family Reunification, Au Pair, Religious Worker.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's invitation; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 100/day given high cost); Employment letter; ITR; Aadhaar + PAN; Biometrics at VFS India.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Norway is in Schengen but NOT EU. Apply via VFS Global India. Norway recruits Indian healthcare workers and engineers.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians: (1) Insufficient funds — Norway one of world's most expensive; (2) Weak ties to India; (3) Doubtful return intent; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Asylum-claim history in EU/Norway; (6) Inadequate insurance; (7) Nordic-region migration concerns; (8) Skilled worker pathway abuse — fake credentials; (9) Family ties in Norway raise flags.
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