Application Instructions
- Apply at least 15 days before travel; 4 weeks recommended.
- You may apply up to 6 months in advance (9 months for seafarers).
- Do not buy travel tickets until visa approval.
- Application must be registered online before submission.
- Biometric data is required unless collected in past 59 months.
- Group applications are recommended for tourists.
- Travel agencies may assist, but need written consent from applicant.
- If applying from India, you must reside in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, or Maldives.
- Visa to Svalbard requires two or more entries.
Tourist Visa Document Checklist (Rev 26.06.2023)
- Original passport + previous passports (valid 3+ months beyond return)
- Passport-size photo (35-40mm, white background, < 6 months old)
- Signed application form from UDI portal
- Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000 coverage)
- Flight bookings (roundtrip itinerary)
- Accommodation confirmation
- Travel plan / cruise or tour confirmation
- Employment/school letters, leave permission
- Bank statement for last 3 months
- Copies of passport biodata and used pages
- Letter of attorney (if applicable)
- For minors: consent letters, custody documents
I confirm this application is submitted by me, all info is true, and I am aware of Norwegian law consequences for false information.
Date: __________ Place: __________ Signature: ____________________