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Russian Federation to Norway visa requirements

Russian ordinary passport holders need a Schengen visa for Norway — and as of 29 May 2024, Norway refuses visitor (tourist) visas to Russian citizens for tourism and other non-essential travel. A short tourist trip is effectively not possible. Norway is a full member of the Schengen Area, so Russian (RU) ordinary passport holders require a Schengen Category C short-stay (visitor) visa to enter; they are not visa-exempt and ETIAS does not apply to them. Critically, since 29 May 2024 the Norwegian government refuses visitor visas to Russian citizens travelling for tourism or other non-essential purposes, and refuses entry at the external Schengen border to Russians coming for tourism even on visas issued by other Schengen states. Visitor visas remain available only for narrow categories (visiting close family — parents, spouse/cohabitant, children — resident in Norway/Schengen; work or study not requiring a residence permit; maintenance of a holiday property bought before 29 May 2024; transit; Svalbard travel; humanitarian, diplomatic or strong-welfare cases). Norway's EU/Schengen visa facilitation agreement with Russia has been suspended since 22 September 2022, so Russian applicants pay the full standard Schengen visa fee of EUR 90, face longer processing and stricter documentation, and — following the European Commission's 7 November 2025 tightening — are generally issued single-entry visas only, requiring a fresh application for each trip. The standard short-stay rule, if a visa is granted, is the Schengen 90 days within any 180-day period. For a genuine tourist visit, the practical answer is that no visa is obtainable; conservatively this route is classified as visa-required with tourism effectively unavailable.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Schengen Category C short-stay (visitor) visa — but tourist/non-essential visas are refused for Russian citizens since 29 May 2024
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen rule) when a visa is granted
per entry
Entries
Single-entry as a rule (multiple-entry severely restricted for Russian nationals since the Nov 2025 EU tightening)
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 90 (standard Schengen fee; no facilitation since 22 Sep 2022), plus VFS service fee
consular fee only
Processing time
15 calendar days standard, often extended to 45 days; in practice longer for Russian applicants
standard track
Validity
Tied to the approved trip; multiple-entry/long-validity visas generally not issued to Russian nationals
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you fall within an allowed visa category
Tourism is not eligible. You may apply only for permitted purposes: visiting close family (parents, spouse/cohabitant, children) resident in Norway or Schengen, work/study not needing a residence permit, maintaining a holiday property bought before 29 May 2024, transit, Svalbard travel, or humanitarian/diplomatic cases.
· Eligibility gate· UDI rules
/02
Register and book an appointment via VFS Global
Russian applicants apply through VFS Global visa application centres (e.g. Moscow, St Petersburg). Create an application in the UDI portal, then book a biometrics appointment.
· VFS Global· Online portal
/03
Complete the application and pay the fee
Fill out the Schengen visa application, pay the EUR 90 visa fee plus the VFS service fee. The facilitation agreement is suspended, so the full standard fee applies.
· EUR 90 + service fee
/04
Assemble supporting documents
Valid passport (issued within last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond stay), travel medical insurance, proof of funds (min NOK 500/day), and documentation proving your eligible (non-tourist) purpose, e.g. family invitation.
· Insurance· Proof of funds· Invitation
/05
Attend the appointment and give biometrics
Submit your passport and documents in person and provide fingerprints and a photo (biometrics) at the VFS centre.
· Biometrics· In person
/06
Await decision and collect passport
Wait for processing (15 days standard, frequently extended to 45 days). At the Norwegian external border, be ready to document your permitted purpose, as tourism entry is refused.
· Border check· Document purpose
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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RequiredPassport issued within the last 10 years and valid at least 3 months after the planned departure
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredTwo recent biometric passport photos meeting Schengen specifications
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredCompleted Schengen visitor visa application form
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredDocumentary proof of an eligible non-tourist purpose (e.g. invitation from close family resident in Norway/Schengen)
Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements
required
RequiredSchengen travel medical insurance, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds — at least NOK 500 per day of stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredConfirmed travel/accommodation details for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredVisa fee EUR 90 plus VFS service fee
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredBiometrics (fingerprints and photo) provided at a VFS centre
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RecommendedProof of ties to Russia / intent to return (employment, property)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesUDI — Information to Russian citizens (visitor visa refusal for tourism)UDI — Visitor's visa to Norway (Russia)Government of Norway (regjeringen.no) — Restricting entry possibilities for Russian citizens
Application link included: UDI — Information to Russian citizens (visitor visa refusal for tourism)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen short-stay visa feeEUR 90Full standard fee; facilitation agreement suspended since 22 Sep 2022
VFS Global service fee~EUR 30-40Charged per applicant by the visa application centre
Travel medical insurance~EUR 30-60Min EUR 30,000 coverage required for the Schengen area
Optional extra services (courier, prime time)~EUR 20-40Optional VFS add-ons
Total estimateEUR 120 — EUR 230incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard Schengen processing
15 calendar days
Statutory baseline once a complete application with biometrics is submitted
Extended review
Up to 45 days
Frequently applied to Russian applicants due to additional scrutiny since facilitation suspension
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Norway is in the Schengen Area and Russia is not visa-exempt
Russian ordinary passport holders must hold a Schengen Category C visa to enter Norway; there is no visa-free, eVisa or visa-on-arrival channel.
High
/02
Tourist and non-essential visitor visas are refused since 29 May 2024
Norway will not grant a visitor visa to a Russian citizen for a tourist visit, and refuses tourist entry at its external Schengen border even on another country's visa.
High
/03
Visa facilitation agreement suspended since 22 September 2022
Russian applicants pay the full EUR 90 fee, face stricter documentation and longer processing, with no simplified procedure.
High
/04
Multiple-entry visas tightened EU-wide from 7 November 2025
Russian nationals are generally limited to single-entry visas and must reapply for each trip.
Medium
/05
ETIAS does not apply to visa-required nationals
ETIAS is only for visa-exempt travellers, so it offers no route for Russian passport holders.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Russia to Norway route verified
Confirmed via UDI and regjeringen.no that Russian ordinary passport holders need a Schengen visa, that tourist/non-essential visitor visas have been refused since 29 May 2024, that the facilitation agreement remains suspended (full EUR 90 fee), and that the Nov 2025 EU multiple-entry tightening applies.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Russian tourist get a Norway visa in 2026?—
No. Since 29 May 2024 Norway refuses visitor visas to Russian citizens travelling for tourism or other non-essential purposes. Visas are available only for narrow categories such as visiting close family, work/study, or property maintenance.
Can I enter Norway on a Schengen visa issued by another country?+
Does ETIAS let Russians visit Norway visa-free?+
How much does the visa cost?+
How long can I stay if a visa is granted?+
Who is still eligible to apply?+
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