| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 3 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * Signatures for children (below 18 years) to have both parents' signatures along |
| * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, The Royal Norwegian Embassy | |
| * Covering Letter has to be on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 6 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *Invitation letter from the Norwegian company or organization, stating the applicant’s identity, the purpose of the journey, the period and place of intended stay. Invitation letter should include information regarding what activities will be performed, who will the applicant meet while in Norway, and who will bear the travel and living costs. |
| *Letter from the Indian company or organization stating the applicant’s identity, the company’s contact details (contact person, e-mail, telephone). The letter should include information regarding the position of the applicant, purpose of the journey, what activities will be performed and who the applicant will meet in Norway and a guarantee of return. | |
| * Memorandum of Associations of the Indian company and one photocopy of the first three pages. | |
| *Hotel Booking or other proof of accommodation | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of the partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompanied | |
| * Passport copies/copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| *Adhaar card (along with a photocopy) | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| * All copies of documents must be photocopied and in A4 size paper | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which cover the days of travel with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 3 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, The Royal Norwegian Embassy |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 6 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any |
| * Day wise itinerary of the tour | |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * Any proof of your accommodation/ purpose at the destination/ Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator. |
| * Hotel vouchers | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of the partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| *Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| *Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompanied | |
| * Passport copies/copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| *Adhaar card (along with a photocopy) | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| * All copies of documents must be photocopied and in A4 size paper | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which cover the days of travel with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 3 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * Signatures for children (below 18 years) to have both parents' signatures along |
| * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, The Royal Norwegian Embassy | |
| * Covering Letter has to be on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 6 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *Invitation letter from the Norwegian company or organization, stating the applicant’s identity, the purpose of the journey, the period and place of intended stay. Invitation letter should include information regarding what activities will be performed, who will the applicant meet while in Norway, and who will bear the travel and living costs. |
| *Letter from the Indian company or organization stating the applicant’s identity, the company’s contact details (contact person, e-mail, telephone). The letter should include information regarding the position of the applicant, purpose of the journey, what activities will be performed and who the applicant will meet in Norway and a guarantee of return. | |
| * Memorandum of Associations of the Indian company and one photocopy of the first three pages. | |
| *Hotel Booking or other proof of accommodation | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of the partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompanied | |
| * Passport copies/copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| *Adhaar card (along with a photocopy) | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| * All copies of documents must be photocopied and in A4 size paper | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which cover the days of travel with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
Diplomatic Passport Holders
Indian Diplomatic passport holders who are traveling to Norway in an official capacity
These applicants are exempted from visa. This is because Norway and India have signed and effectuated an agreement on the exemption of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports. However, this only applies for traveling between Norway and India.
Please be aware that if an Indian Diplomatic passport holder intends to visit other Schengen countries as well as travel to Norway, he or she must apply for a Schengen visa from that mission. This also applies if the diplomatic passport holder intends to transfer to Norway through a Schengen country. The Diplomatic passport holder must get a Schengen visa from that country unless the country has signed a similar agreement with India.
Official Passport Holders
No biometrics is required for the applicants, and there is no application fee. The application will be sent on Consultation for 96 hours by the Embassy and it may take up to 10 days for the case processing. The applicant will be notified when a decision has been made.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Passport and copies of the first and last page in the passport |
| Photographs | * 3 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, The Royal Norwegian Embassy |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *Original Note Verbale from the Ministry of External Affairs in India |
| * official invitation letter (from Norway) | |
| * The official letter should be given on an official letterhead of the Ministry of External Affairs, and should include the following information: Name of the diplomatic or paid consular mission in Norway, The main applicant’s name and DOB, Name and date of birth of Spouse and children (if applicable), Proof of family relationship with the applicant for family members, The applicant’s title and function (if applicable), The predecessor’s name, The applicant’s expected period of service, The applicant’s type of passport (diplomatic, special or service passport, or a normal passport issued by the police), Expected date of arrival in Norway. | |
| Travel Insurance | *The applicant is required to have a valid travel insurance. This may be exempted if the applicant is covered by his/her sponsor's insurance. In this case, documentation is required including a common policy number |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
Visa Application Centres: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkatta, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin
Embassy of Norway
50-C, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Tel : + 91 11 4136 3200
Email : emb.newdelhi@mfa.no
Consulate General of Norway, Mumbai
TCG Financial Centre, 3rd Floor C-53, G Block Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai
Tel : (022) 6133 0700
Email : cg.mumbai@mfa.no
Consulate General of Norway, Kolkatta
64 Lake Place, Kolkata 700 029
Tel : (033) 2465 6280
Email : norwayconsulkolkata@gmail.com / ntpc3291@gmail.com
Consulate General of Norway, Chennai
No. 45 (Old No.22) Sixth Main Road , Raja Annamalaipuram , Chennai 600 028
Tel : (044) 2435 7537
Email : insmaa@airtelmail.in / insmaa@vsnl.com