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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Norway visa requirements

No visa is required. Taiwan ordinary passport holders can enter Norway (a Schengen country) visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, provided the passport contains the holder's national identity card number. Norway is part of the Schengen Area, and Taiwan ordinary passport holders have enjoyed visa-free access to the Schengen states since 11 January 2011. For short tourist visits you may stay up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area combined (not 90 days per country). The single mandatory condition is that your Taiwan passport must contain your national identity card number; passports without the ID number are not eligible for the visa waiver. Your passport should also be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the last 10 years. No advance application is needed today. From late 2026 (Q4 2026, with a transitional grace period running into 2027), visa-exempt travelers including Taiwanese citizens will need to obtain an ETIAS travel authorization online before departure; until ETIAS is officially launched and made mandatory, no action is required. Border officers may still ask for proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Employment is not permitted under the visa waiver.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free (Schengen short-stay waiver)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
0 (ETIAS EUR 20 once launched, expected late 2026)
consular fee only
Processing time
None required (ETIAS approval usually minutes once live)
standard track
Validity
Per-entry; ETIAS will be valid up to 3 years or until passport expires
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport is eligible
You must hold an ordinary Taiwan passport that contains your national identity card number. Passports without the ID number do not qualify for visa-free entry.
· Required· ID number mandatory
/02
Check passport validity
Ensure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area and was issued within the last 10 years.
· 3 months validity
/03
Track your 90/180 day allowance
Calculate that your total stay across all Schengen countries will not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Use the EU Schengen calculator if you travel frequently.
· 90/180 rule
/04
Prepare supporting documents
Carry proof of onward or return travel, accommodation bookings, travel insurance, and evidence of sufficient funds in case border officers ask.
· Carry at border
/05
Watch for ETIAS (from late 2026)
Once ETIAS launches (expected Q4 2026), apply online and pay EUR 20 before travel. Until it is officially mandatory, no application is needed.
· Future requirement
/06
Travel and clear immigration
Present your passport at the Norwegian / Schengen border. Stays are recorded; do not seek employment under the visa waiver.
· No work
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredOrdinary Taiwan passport containing national ID number
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredPassport valid 3+ months beyond departure from Schengen
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredPassport issued within the last 10 years
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RecommendedReturn or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking / invitation)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering the Schengen Area
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredStay within 90 days per 180-day period
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
OptionalETIAS authorization (once launched, expected late 2026)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
optional
RequiredDo not engage in paid employment
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
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.
Application link included: European Union – Travel to Europe (ETIAS / who should apply)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Short-stay tourist entry0Visa-free for Taiwan ordinary passport holders
ETIAS travel authorizationEUR 20Not yet in force; expected from late 2026, free for under-18s and over-70s
Travel insurance (optional)VariesRecommended but not mandatory for visa-free entry
Total estimate0EUR 20incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

ETIAS online (future)
Usually minutes, up to 96 hours
Online authorization expected to become required from late 2026; apply before departure once live.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Schengen visa waiver for Taiwan
Taiwan ordinary passport holders have been visa-exempt for Schengen short stays since 11 January 2011.
High
/02
Norway is in the Schengen Area
As a Schengen associated country, Norway applies the common 90/180 short-stay rule.
High
/03
Passport must show ID number
Only Taiwan passports containing the holder's national identity card number qualify for visa-free travel.
Medium
/04
ETIAS arriving late 2026
A new online travel authorization (EUR 20) will be required for visa-exempt travelers once launched.
Medium
/05
Tourism only, no work
The waiver covers tourism and business meetings but not employment.
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
Taiwan to Norway route verified
Confirmed visa-free Schengen short-stay status for Taiwan ordinary passport holders against EU and embassy sources; noted ETIAS expected from late 2026.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa for Norway?
No. Holders of an ordinary Taiwan passport containing their national ID number can enter Norway visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, because Norway is part of the Schengen Area.
How long can I stay?+
Does my passport need anything special?+
Do I need ETIAS now?+
Will ETIAS cost money?+
Can I work in Norway on this visa waiver?+
/11 — Passport tools

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