VISA APPLICATION NORWAY

Visa and other permits

Types of visa to apply for and handling times

There are mainly four different types of visas to apply for, fitting to the purpose for the travel and stay in Norway

• Tourist
  If you intend to stay in Norway/Schengen for less than 90 days to visit friends, family or business and/or for tourist purposes, you are advised to apply for a visa. Max period of stay is 90 days (Click appendix 1 ENGLISH - THAI for details) The Embassy will decide on the application within five to ten working days after it has been submitted. If a visa is granted, it will normally be issued within these days.
  
  
• Residence and work permit
  If you intend to stay in Norway for more than 90 days or if you intend to work, you are advised to apply for residence/work permit (Click appendix 2 ENGLISH - THAI for details). Applications for residence permits will always be forwarded to the Directorate of Immigration for decision. A decision from the Directorate of Immigration in Oslo can normaly be expected within time limits given by the Directorate. Please CHECK HERE
  
  
• Getting married in Norway
  If you intend to get married to a Norwegian while in Norway, you are advised to apply for a residence/work permit even if your intention is to stay in Norway for less than 90 days (Click appendix 2 ENGLISH - THAI for details). Applications for residence permits will always be forwarded to the Directorate of Immigration for decision. A decision from the Directorate of Immigration in Oslo can normaly be expected within time limits given by the Directorate. Please CHECK HERE
  
  
• Reunification with spouse in Norway
  If you are married to a Norwegian and intend to stay in Norway for more than 90 days, you are advised to apply for an entry visa (Click appendix 3 ENGLISH - THAI for details). New regulations have been issued regarding required documentation from the norwegian spouse (Click here for information in NORWEGIAN). An entry visa will normally be issued after four weeks provided the Directorate of Immigration does not have any objections.