Visa
A Schengen visa is valid for the following countries:
Austria , Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Short term visit visa
The application must be submitted in person to the Embassy representing the Schengen country targeted as the main purpose of the journey or for the longest stay. A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of one of the Schengen countries allows the holder to travel freely in the above countries. However, please note that a holder of a Schengen visa is still subject to immigration control and is not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries; a visa is not itself a right to enter a country. If you are planning a trip to Svalbard, note that you need to apply for a two entry Visa as Svalbard is not part of the Schengen area. Applications have to be submitted well in advance, as processing the application takes minimum 10 working days. A visa fee equivalent to Euro 60 must be paid upon submission of an application. The fee must be paid in cash in Rp at the Embassy’s official exchange rate at the time of applying.
The visa application procedure can be started maximum 3 months and minimum 2 weeks in advance prior to your departure date.
Requirements that apply for issuing a Schengen visa:
Business:
- A passport, valid until at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of every page (except blank pages). Any previous passports.
- One fully completed , dated and signed application form and a passport-size photograph with light background..
- A letter from your employer or company stating the applicant’s job function, duration of employment, the purpose and duration of your visit plus financial cover or guarantee. The Norwegian counterpart shall also send a letter of invitation, preferably by e-mail, to the Embassy. The letter from employer and letter of invitation from the Norwegian counterpart shall correspond regarding the duration of the visit.
- A confirmed flight-reservation upon submission of your application. The ticket must be presented with the issuance of the visa. The ticket should not be bought before the visa application is approved!
- When you collect your visa: proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30.000 Euro valid for the whole duration of your stay, and valid for all Schengen countries. This insurance should not be bought before the visa application is approved.
- A confirmed hotel booking, plus a photocopy
Tourism:
- A passport, valid at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of every page (except blank pages)..
- A completed application form, duly dated and signed.
- One passport-size photograph with a light background..
- Previous passport (s).
- An original letter from your employer or company.
- A flight-reservation upon submission of your application. The ticket must be presented with the issuance of a visa.
- Do not buy the ticket before your visa application is approved.
- Recent bank statements from your company and/or private bank account, plus a photocopy.
- When you collect your visa: proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30.000 Euro valid for the whole duration of the stay, and valid for all Schengen countries. The insurance should not be bought before your visa application is approved.
- A confirmed hotel booking, plus a photocopy.
Visiting family, relatives or friends:
- A passport, valid at least three months after completion of the intended journey, plus a photocopy of every page (except empty pages).
- One completed application form, duly dated and signed.
- One recent passport-size photograph with a light background.
- Previous passport(s).
- An original letter from your employer or company.
- A flight-reservation upon submission of your application. The ticket must be presented with the issuance of a visa. Do not buy the ticket before your visa application is approved!.
- An invitation letter from the host/sponsor in Norway, mentioning the duration and period of your intended stay .
- An original “Guarantee Form for Visit” from the sponsor in Norway or recent bank statements of your private bank account.
- When you collect your visa: proof of travel/accident insurance (including cost of repatriation). Coverage: a minimum of 30.000 Euro valid for the whole duration of the stay, and valid for all Schengen countries. The insurance should not be bought before your visa application is approved.
- A photocopy of the passport of your the sponsor if Guarantee Form for Visit is attached.
Please note that:
All applicants should provide the appropriate fee. Upon submitting the application the applicant is required to produce the supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The visa officer may request additional information and/or documents at any time.
Mandatory Schengen Travel Insurance
In March 2004 the EU Council in Brussels decided to implement as from June 1st, 2004 a mandatory travel insurance as a precondition for visa issuing.
In principle this means that a visa applicant has to submit, together with his visa application for a short stay in the Schengen member states, proof of a valid personal or collective travel insurance covering:
Expenses for repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical care and/or urgent treatment in a hospital.
The minimum value of the mandatory travel policy is determined at Euro 30,000.
Insurance premiums for these policies are charged by the insurance company and not by the diplomatic or consular representation
Do not buy this insurance before your visa application has been approved.
Long term visit visa
Applicants intending to stay longer than 3 months in Norway should apply for a Resident Permit for the purpose of work, study and family matters. These applications will be forwarded to the Directorate of Immigration in Norway for a decision. Further information on these permits, all visas and application forms can be found on the website of the Directorate of Immigration at: www.udi.no Opening hours for submitting visa applications are: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Further information on these permits, all visas and application forms can be found on the website of the Directorate of Immigration at: www.udi.no.