Multiple entry visas

 

Multiple entry visas with maximum 90 days validity:

A Schengen visa is generally issued for a single entry. If the applicant plans to travel outside the

Schengen area and return within the period of the visa, the box for “Two entries” or “Multiple entries” must be ticked off in the visa application form. An interview will be held in order to assess whether there is a genuine need for a double or multiple entry visa.

The application must include a written explanation for why two or more entries are required, and, if relevant, a flight booking showing that the applicant also plans to visit countries outside the Schengen area, i.e. United Kingdom/Ireland, USA or any of the countries that are not members of the Schengen Agreement.

The requirement in these cases is that the applicant submits a travel/health insurance which is valid for the first trip. Please, be aware of the responsibility you have to provide travel insurance for your later trips.

Persons in the following categories may be granted multiple entry visas valid for up to one year:

• A. Bona fide business partners of Norwegian companies that frequently visit Norway.
• B. Spouses of Norwegian citizens and parents, children and spouses of persons with a valid work/residence permit in Norway. 

Please be aware that this practice does not apply for tourists.

 

A. Bona fide business partners of Norwegian companies that frequently visit Norway.

When applying for the first time, the applicant may be granted a single or, in special cases, a double-entry visa (see information stated above). 

For second-time applications, a double-entry or, in special cases, a multiple 45-day visa valid for six months may be granted. 

For third time applications with the very same referee/inviting party, a multiple 90-day visa valid for one year may be granted.

In each application, the previous visit(s) to Norway (as the main destination) must be verified (by tickets, boarding passes, entry/exit stamps in passport, hotel receipts, transcript from you banking account confirming payments in NOK and any other proof).

It is a condition for granting a visa that the applicant returns to his/her country of origin/residence before the expiry of the visa. Work is prohibited.

B. Spouses of Norwegian citizens and parents, children and spouses of persons with a valid work/residence permit in Norway.

First time applicants with the Embassy may be granted a single or, in special cases, a double-entry visa (see information stated above). 

For second time applicationts with the very same reference person, a multiple 90-day visa valid for one year may be granted.

In each application the previous visit(s) to Norway, as the main destination, must be verified (by tickets, boarding passes, entry/exit stamps in passport, hotel receipts, transcript from you banking account confirming payments in NOK and any other proof).

For both A and B categories:

An applicant who has been granted a multiple entry visa with a validity of up to 12 months and has complied with the visa regulations, may then apply for a multiple entry visa for two or three years, provided that the need for such a visa is documented. Later it is possible to apply for a five years multiple entry visa.  

A condition for every application is that the applicant has previously complied with the visa regulations by leaving the Schengen area within the expiry of the visa

NB! Please be advised that even with a one-year multiple-entry visa, the applicant cannot stay in the Schengen area more than 90 days within any 6-month period. Before planning your visit you are advised to check that you have the sufficient number of days to conduct your planned visit. Please, check UDIs visa calculator for this purpose.