Norway Transit Visa
The Norway Transit Visa covers travellers who need to remain in the international transit area of a Norwegian airport — such as Oslo Gardermoen — while awaiting a connecting flight, without formally entering the Schengen area. This is the Airport Transit Visa (Type A), and it only permits the holder to stay within the airport’s international transit zone. As Norway is a full Schengen member, it applies the common Schengen list of nationalities requiring an Airport Transit Visa under Annex IV of the Visa Code. If your connection requires leaving the transit area, clearing passport control, or otherwise entering Norwegian territory, a standard Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) is required instead. As with every Norway Visa category, the final decision on approval rests solely with the relevant Norwegian embassy or consulate.
Eligibility
You may need a Norway Airport Transit Visa (Type A) if:
- Your nationality is listed under the common Schengen Annex IV list as requiring an Airport Transit Visa.
- You intend to remain within the international transit zone of a Norwegian airport and do not plan to leave it or clear passport control.
You do not need an Airport Transit Visa if you:
- Already hold a valid Schengen visa, a residence permit issued by an EU/EEA/Schengen member state, or another recognised exemption.
- Are a family member of a Norwegian, EU, or EEA national travelling with the requisite documentation.
- Hold a diplomatic passport, in most cases, or fall under another recognised exemption category.
If you need to leave the transit area, change terminals in a way that requires clearing customs and immigration, or your connection is not covered by the exemptions above, you need a standard Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) instead.
Government Visa Fees
| Category | Fee |
| Airport Transit Visa (Type A) | €80 (approx. NOK 900) |
| Reduced fee (nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, where applicable) | €35 (approx. NOK 400) |
| Children aged 6–12 | €40 (approx. NOK 450) |
| Children under 6 | Free |
An additional service fee may apply when the application is submitted through an external visa application centre. Fees are non-refundable, whether the visa is approved, refused, or the application withdrawn.
Processing Time
Standard Schengen visa processing, including Airport Transit Visas, generally takes 15 calendar days from a complete submission, though this may extend to 30, or in exceptional cases up to 60 days, if further examination is required. Since transit visas are tied to specific flight connections, applicants should apply well ahead of their travel date to avoid disruption to their onward journey.
Required Documents Checklist
Step-by-Step Application Process
Important Notes
Why Choose Shivansh Consultants
Why Choose Shivansh Consultants for Your Norway Transit Visa?
Applying for a Norway Transit Visa requires accurate documentation, a valid transit purpose, and compliance with the visa requirements prescribed by the Norwegian and Schengen authorities. At Shivansh Consultants, we provide personalized guidance and end-to-end support, assisting you with the transit visa application form, passport documentation, confirmed onward travel tickets, valid visa or entry permit for your final destination (where applicable), travel itinerary, travel insurance, proof of financial means, and all other required supporting documents.
Our experienced consultants carefully review every application to help minimize errors, reduce delays, and ensure your documentation complies with the applicable Norway Transit Visa requirements. We also guide you on the specific requirements based on your nationality, transit route, and travel plans, ensuring that your application is complete and accurately prepared before submission.
We are committed to delivering transparent, reliable, and client-focused assistance throughout your Norway Transit Visa application process. While the final decision on visa approval rests solely with the Norwegian immigration authorities, our goal is to help you submit a complete, accurate, and well-prepared Norway Transit Visa application with confidence.