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About Schengen visas

Last updated: 28.04.2011 // Norway is a part of the Schengen co-operation. Nationals of countries participating in this cooperation may travel freely between the member countries. The same applies to foreign nationals holding a residence permit in one of the member countries. The 25 member states are Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

The Norwegian Embassy in Kiev issues Schengen visas to citizens and residents of Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova for travel to Norway. The Schengen visa granted for Norway is valid in all countries in Europe that are part of the Schengen Agreement. Please be aware that some third country citizens are sent for extra consultations, the Schengen visa processing time will in these cases therefore be longer.  Schengen Visas are short-term visas for up to 90 days in the Schengen area in the course of the last six months. After a period of 90 days in Schengen, the applicant is not allowed to enter Schengen again before a new 90 day period has passed. Applicants who intend to work or stay more than 90 days must apply for a residence permit.

A Schengen Visa may be granted to applicants who are going to Norway for tourism, business, family visit, etc., when the intention is to return to the applicant's country of residence afterwards. It is not possible to apply for a Residence Permit (Family Immigration, Work, Au-Pair, etc) whilst in Norway on a Schengen Visa, nor is it possible to work (paid or unpaid). A Schengen Visa may, as a general rule, not be extended in Norway. A visa does not entitle you to work or carry out any business activities during your visit. If you wish to work or stay for an extended period in Norway, you must apply for a specific permit for this, as a main rule before you entry the country.

By agreement, the Embassy of France in Minsk is authorized to issue Schengen visas to Norway for citizens and residents of the Republic of Belarus.

A visa is generally granted for a single entry. If you plan to travel outside the Schengen area and return within the period covered by the visa, you must tick the ‘two or multiple entries’ box when you apply for a visa. You must also explain why you require multiple entries. To read more about the Embassy’s multiple entry practice click here:

If you have a special need, you can be issued a visa that is valid for multiple entries during a period for up to five years. Such visas are only available for certain categories of applicants, e.g. business persons, family members of persons with a valid residence permit in Norway, family members of Norwegian citizens living abroad etc.

It is not possible to apply more than 90 days before the intended journey. If the application is approved, the applicant's last date of entry to Schengen is 90 days from when the decision was made.

Applicants intending to visit one Schengen country should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of that country.

Applicants intending to visit several Schengen countries should apply to the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is the main destination (i.e. where the applicant will spend the most days).

Applicants intending to visit several Schengen countries, but do not have a main destination (i.e. the applicant intends to spend an equal amount of days in each country), should apply to the Embassy or Consulate of the Schengen country which is the first port of entry.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Please be informed that according to the Community Code on Visas Article 47 1 i) "that mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right of entry and that the holders of visa are requested to present proof that they fulfil the entry conditions at the external border, as provided for in Article 5 of the Schengen Borders Code."