Last updated 2025-07-17
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Issued to students admitted to a full-time program at an accredited school in Norway. The applicant must have accommodation and sufficient funds of at least NOK 151,690 per year. The permit allows part-time work during studies and full-time during holidays. It cannot be granted if the applicant previously held a permit for a religion-based school or a folk high school.
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
1 year
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
Сan be granted for the total of 1 year. For the citizens of countries that require visa to enter Norway, UDI will ask the embassy of Norway in the applicant's place of residence to issue entry visa (D-visa); the applicant does not need to apply for one. Entry visa for a student is usually valid for 30 days, and show when the applicant can travel to Norway. Upon arrival, it is necessary to report to the police within the first few days.
1 year
Length of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
Allows a 1-year stay (or less) in Norway with the purpose of getting an education. The permit does not form the basis for a permanent residence permit.
1 year
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
If the permit is granted for less than 1 year, it can be renewed.
multiple-entry
The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
6 months
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
The time for reviewing the application is individual for each case. For students of the fall semester of 2025, UDI will issue study permits before the start of the semester.
$5,400 - for adults
free - applicant under the age of 18
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
The consular fee is the official charge for processing an application by an embassy or consulate and does not include additional payments, such as fees for visa centers, permits or other documents, or postal or courier delivery. Norway has entered into agreements with other Schengen countries (primarily Denmark and Sweden) so that some of their foreign service missions will, on Norway’s behalf, accept applications for visas and residence permits (that entitle the holder to work unless otherwise specified in the decision). In such case, the fees of the country that represents Norway apply.
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
Issued less than 10 years ago, with a validity period exceeding the duration of the visa by at least three months and with at least two blank pages.
Photograph
Taken in the last six months, passport-size, colored, clean, and meeting other standards according to ICAO photo guidelines.
Proof of accommodation
Confirmed hotel booking, rental contract, proof of residential property or staying with a private host covering the whole duration of the stay.
Application form
Signed permit application form from the Application portal.
Checklist
Printed UDI's document checklist, filled out and signed.
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Admission letter
A letter of full-time admission from an approved educational institution, stating the applicant's name, what study programme they are admitted to, at what level the studies are and how long the programme lasts.
Consent from parents
(for students 15-18 years old) the UDI's consent form for children/minors to study in Norway, filled in and signed by both parents or a statement where both of parents write that they consent to the applicant studying in Norway. And copy of both parent's passports or ID with photo and signature.
Proof of financial means
For folk high school student: equivalent of NOK 122371 for the 2025/2026 school year. For denominational college/bible school student: NOK 151690 per year. This can be documented by a statement of support from the State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen), documentation which shows that the applicant receive a loan, grant or support from public funds from their home country, a bank statement from their account in a Norwegian bank or a statement from the school that the applicant have deposited the amount in an account that the school has opened for this purpose, or a detailed work contract for any part time work.
Proof of tuition fee payment
Documentation that tuition fees have been paid.
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
Travel health insurance
Valid for the entire Schengen area and the full duration of stay, covering at least €30,000, and include emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation, including in case of death.
Current immigration or residence status
National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.
Receipt of fee payment
Confirmation of the visa application processing fee.
Power of attorney
If the employer will apply on behalf of the employee, or for another person in Norway to follow up the application in UDI on the behalf of the applicant.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
Visa for obtaining a residence permit
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Study
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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terranusuppor@outlook.comValidity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
1 year
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$5,400
