Norway Visa

Once your documents are complete, we walk you through booking your appointment at VFS Global for biometrics capture and file submission. You attend on the day; we accompany you in every step.

• Tourist Visa (Type C)

  For leisure travel and sightseeing in Norway for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

• Family & Friends Visit Visa

  For visiting relatives or friends with a notarised invitation from the Norwegian host.

• Business Visa

  For attending meetings and conferences with an official invitation from the Norwegian business host.

• Cultural & Sports Visa

  For taking part in cultural, sporting, scientific, or religious events.

• Medical Visa (Short-stay visa)

  Issued for the purpose of receiving treatment at Norwegian hospitals. Classified as a short-stay visa, with stays not exceeding 90 days. Requires detailed medical reports plus an official invitation or booking confirmation from the relevant hospital.

1. Choose the right Norwegian visa type

   Start by identifying the visa category that matches your purpose of travel — tourism, family visit, business, medical, or study. Norway uses a two-step process: complete and pay for your application online via the UDI portal, then book biometrics at VFS Global Norway in Amman on behalf of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Amman (the regional hub for the Middle East and North Africa).

2. Register and complete your application on UDI

   Go to the UDI portal, create an account, choose "Visitor's visa to Norway" and complete the questionnaire that generates the right form for your case. Pay the visa fee online — you will receive a confirmation email and a Schengen.pdf document. Print and sign the document, and bring it to your appointment.

3. Prepare the supporting documents

   Refer to the Royal Norwegian Embassy Amman checklist (official PDF) and prepare:
   - Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date, issued within the last 10 years, with two blank pages.
   - Jordanian ID card, or valid Jordanian residency permit if you are a foreign resident.
   - Schengen.pdf signed from UDI.
   - Receipt of the visa fee paid via UDI.
   - Stamped bank statements covering the last 3 months.
   - Employment letter and a recent salary certificate.
   - Round-trip flight reservation and hotel bookings covering every night of your stay.
   - Schengen travel insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
   - Recent passport-sized photo meeting Schengen specifications.

4. Book your biometrics appointment at VFS Amman

   Book your appointment with VFS Global Norway in Amman, or attend on a walk-in basis. Lodge your application no later than 15 calendar days before the start of your visit, and no more than 6 months in advance.

5. Attend the appointment and pay the VFS service fee

   At your appointment your ten-fingerprint scan and facial photo are taken, your file is reviewed, and your passport is held. The visa fee was paid via UDI, but a VFS service fee of around 20 JOD is collected in cash at the centre. Biometrics are mandatory for applicants aged 12 and above.

6. Track processing at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Amman

   Your file is forwarded to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Amman for decision. Processing typically takes up to 15 calendar days after the embassy receives the application; cases referred to UDI in Norway may take up to 45 calendar days. Track your application via the VFS account you created at booking.

7. Collect your passport and visa

   Once a decision is issued your passport is returned to the VFS centre. Collect it in person with your ID, or use the optional courier service. Before you travel, verify the visa data (name, number of entries, validity dates, residence type) against your passport, and keep copies of your bookings and insurance ready in case of border checks.

• What is a Schengen visa?

  A unified visa that lets you enter 29 European countries in the Schengen Area on a single visa, with up to 90 days of stay in any rolling 180-day period.

• How long is a Schengen visa valid?

  Typically issued for a short duration (up to 3 months) as a single or multiple entry. In some cases it can be issued for longer — up to 5 years.

• Can I travel between Schengen countries on one visa?

  Yes — the visa lets you enter and move freely between all 27 Schengen countries with no extra visa needed.

• What is the most common reason for refusal?

  Weak ties to Jordan, the embassy not being convinced you will return, weak financial standing, or incomplete documents. We help you strengthen your file before you submit.

• Does the application require a personal interview?

  Usually not — most applications are decided on the documents alone. In special cases the embassy may request an interview.