Norwegian Passport Visa-Free Countries
Travel with a Norwegian passport
Norwegian passport ranks 7th in the global passport ranking and is one of the best in the world regarding mobility and travel freedom. Now there are 118 Norwegian passport visa-free countries.
The Nordic Passport Union allows citizens of the Nordic countries (now all of them are also the Schengen countries, including Norway) to travel and reside in another Nordic country without any travel documentation or a residence permit.
According to the European Economic Area Agreement, the free movement of persons between EEA member states and EFTA states is the same as between members of the EU.
Norwegian citizens can also get a visa on arrival in 34 countries and apply online to 33 countries.
Visa-free travel enables visiting more places and meeting interesting people
No matter what, traveling is always an enjoyable experience. Visa-free travel makes it even better, as Norwegians are able to visit more destinations - not only main tourist attractions but also exotic locations and hidden gems.
You're also bound to meet interesting people from all over the world when you're exploring new places. Norwegian passport holders are able to share their emotions with tourists like them and get to know more inside information from the local people.
How to get a Norwegian passport
A person has to be a Norwegian citizen in order to be granted a Norwegian passport.
Before applying for a passport, it is mandatory to have a personal identity number issued by the Norwegian Tax Administration.
Those living in Norway must submit their application for a Norwegian passport to the police, while people abroad must attend the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate.
A foreigner can apply for Norwegian citizenship by undertaking some immigration procedures if they have lived in Norway continuously for at least seven years. If they are married to a Norwegian citizen, they can apply earlier - after three continuous years.
An applicant must speak Norwegian and have a valid Permanent Residence Permit.
The benefits of traveling visa-free
There are many benefits of traveling visa-free:
- it can save Norwegian passport holders a lot of time and money: applying for a visa can be a lengthy and expensive process, so with visa-free access, you kill two birds with one stone;
- if you are planning to travel to several countries, the visa application process can quickly become overwhelming; traveling visa-free eliminates the need to go through this hassle for each country a person plans to visit;
- it makes it easier to change plans spontaneously: for example, if Norwegians find themselves wanting to stay in a country longer than they had originally planned, they won't have to deal with applying for an extension.
118 Norwegian passport visa-free countries
Visa-free countries with a Norwegian passport
- Albania
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Netherlands
- Nicaragua
- North Macedonia
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Tuvalu
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
Also, Norwegian citizens can get a visa on arrival in 34 countries and apply online for visas or electronic travel authorization to 33 countries.
Visa on arrival countries
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Electronic visa countries
- Angola
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Cambodia
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- India
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Myanmar
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saudi Arabia
FAQ
How to know if your destination is a visa-free country?
In order to find out if your destination is visa-free, see the visa requirements for this country and/or find a list of visa-free countries for your passport.
What should you do if your destination is not a visa-free country?
If your destination is not a visa-free country, you must get an on-arrival visa, apply online, or attend an embassy/consulate to get a traditional visa.
How to prepare for traveling to non-visa-free countries
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, there are a few things to keep in mind when visiting countries that require visas.
First, check the visa requirements of your destination country well in advance of your trip.
Second, make sure you have all the travel documents with you when you go for a trip.
This includes not only your valid passport and valid visa but also any other supporting documentation that may be required by the authorities.
Do you need to research the different visa requirements of each country before traveling?
It is essential to research visa requirements for your destination and submit a visa application way beforehand to ensure that you avoid being turned away at the airport, fined, or even deported.
