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NORWAY
Norway, a Scandinavian country which is celebrated for its breathtaking fjords, dramatic landscapes and Viking heritage. Known to be the heart of the aurora zone, and in turn, one of the best places in the world to view the unique phenomenon that is the Northern Lights.
Capital
Oslo
Continent
Europe
Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Language
Norwegian
Sami
Time-Zone
GST -3hrs (Winter)
GST -2hrs (Summer)
Flight Time
6-7hrs
Did you know… Norway is one of the few countries to experience the “midnight sun”, a period where the sun doesn’t set for several weeks during summer.
THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Let the journey begin.
Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, is situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
Europe is home to 44 countries, each offering a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.
Norway has a varied climate, with coastal areas experiencing mild, wet conditions due to the Gulf Stream, while inland and northern regions endure colder, harsher winters. Summers are generally cool, with long daylight hours, especially in the far north where they experience the Midnight Sun.
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK) as its official currency, which was introduced in 1875, replacing the Norwegian speciedaler.
The speciedaler was itself based on the Danish rigsdaler, reflecting the close historical monetary ties between Norway and Denmark before Norway adopted its own currency system.
Parents should ensure that their child’s documents are eligible to travel to Norway and match the criteria below.
If your child needs a visa to travel to Norway, you must apply for it using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa.
Please check all sample documents below, and relevant official checklists to ensure specific criteria are met.
Passport Validity (Minimum):
3 months after expected return to UAE
UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):
90 days after expected return to UAE
School/College NOC Required:
Yes
Parent/Guardian NOC Required:
Yes
Schengen Visa
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Visa Classification: Type C
Visa Type: Single/Multiple Entry
Visa Fee (Aged 6-12): EUR 45
Visa Fee (Aged 12+): EUR 90
Validity: Varies depending on travel history
The Norwegian Embassy outsource their consular services to VFS Global.
During the visa application process, including scheduling the mandatory appointment, you will therefore be required to liaise directly with VFS Global.
Please kindly note, that it is the Norwegian Embassy that ultimately make the final decision as to whether or not to approve or deny any visa to Norway.
All steps have been outlined below for your reference:
- Schedule the mandatory visa appointment
- Collect and collate all required paperwork
- Attend the visa appointment in-person
- On average, the visa process takes 15 calendar days
- Collect/receive passport with attached visa
- All set – we hope your child has a great trip!
The earliest you can apply is 6 months before departure.
Due to the high demand for visa appointments, we would recommend that you schedule your child’s visa appointment as soon as the trip has been confirmed.
If you are fortunate to receive a prompt appointment, please ensure you have enough time to request the supporting documents from both the school and trip provider.
Parent/Guardian to provide:
- Norway visa application checklist
- Norway visa application form
- 1 x studio-quality passport photograph (<6 months old)
- Photocopy of child’s passport
- Photocopy of child’s UAE residency visa
- Photocopy of child’s Emirates ID
- Photocopy of all child’s previous visas
- Photocopy of child’s birth certificate (English)
- Parental no objection certificate (NOC)
- Photocopy of parent/guardian(s) passport
- Photocopy of parent/guardian(s) UAE residency visa
- Salary certificate (From the child’s UAE sponsors employer)
- Trade licence (If child’s UAE sponsor is self-employed)
- Bank statements (Last 3 months, original, stamped by the bank, in the name of the child’s UAE sponsor). Foreign accounts will not be considered.
- Pay slips (Last 3 months, in the name of the child’s UAE sponsor)
- Divorce certificate (If applicable)
Parent/Guardian to request from school:
- School no objection certificate – the NOC should include the child’s full name as per their passport, along with the details and ID copy of the accompanying teacher(s).
Parent/Guardian to request from trip provider:
- Invitation letter
- Flight confirmation
- Proof of accommodation
- Full day-to-day itinerary
- Travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum coverage & repatriation)
Unless extenuating circumstances, it is mandatory for both parent/guardian(s) to attend the biometric appointment with the travelling student. This requirement is of utmost importance.
On average, visa applications take 15 calendar days.
Yes, the Norwegian Embassy/Consulate will keep your child’s passport whilst their application is being processed.
If you cannot secure an appointment with VFS Global, you will need to contact the Embassy directly to request an appointment. This is not guaranteed, but on occasion they will manually release an appointment for students travelling with their school.
Please note, VFS Global cannot simply facilitate an additional appointment, or ‘squeeze one more person in.’ All appointments are pre-approved and released by the relevant authority.
- Norwegian Embassy, UAE Website
- +971 2 403 8400
- [email protected]
- Etihad Towers 3, Level 11, West Corniche, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- VFS Global: UAE - Norway
- +971 4 205 5903
- [email protected]