Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Norway
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Norwegian Visa.
- A valid passport which has a validity of 6 months after your intended date of exit from Norway. The passport must have two blank pages during the time of submitting the visa application.
- Duly completed visa application form.
- One passport-size photograph captured in white background.
- Proof that you have sufficient funds to take care of yourself while you are in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of the stay.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Norway.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Norway Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Norway
Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort.
Types of Norway Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 – 30 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 – 30 days | More than 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 – 30 days | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for Norway Visa
- A valid passport which has a validity of 6 months after your intended date of exit from Norway. The passport must have two blank pages during the time of submitting the visa application.
- Duly completed visa application form.
- One passport-size photograph captured in white background.
- Proof that you have sufficient funds to take care of yourself while you are in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of the stay.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Norway.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Norway Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa is issued to people who wish to visit Norway for tourism and vacation.
- Those who wish to visit friends and family members residing in Norway also need the tourist visa.
- A visitor’s visa allows you to stay in Norway or other countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days over a period of 180 days.
- All citizens of Ghana must hold a visa before entering Norway.
- Visitors to Norway must be willing and able to abide by the visa validity and conditions while in Norway.
- A letter of invitation from a business partner in Norway should be presented for those visiting the country for business purposes.
- Applicants of this visa cannot study while they are in the country.
- Proof that you have the incentive to return to your home country is required.
- Also proof of payment of visa fee.
- If you intend to attend conferences while you are in Norway, proof that you have registered and paid to attend the conference is required.
Norway Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Internationals seeking employment in Norway must go through the offices of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.
- While citizens of any EFTA or EEA country may live and work in Norway without a work permit or visa, all other non-EU nationals must apply for a working holiday visa in order to obtain employment.
- Norway operates under the Schengen Agreement. Individuals with a Schengen visa may travel freely throughout the 15-country Schengen zone.
- Only work permits requisitioned by an employer grants an individual the right to live and work in Norway.
- Two types of permits exist for Norwegian job seekers: 12-month work permits and seasonal work permits.
- 12-month permits allow skilled workers to live and hold a job for up to a year.
- A seasonal work permit allows a worker three months of residency and employment.
- Nationals from certain countries may live and work in Norway without a visa for up to three months.
- The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration acts as the governing body overseeing the issuance of work permits and working holiday visas to Norway.
- Applicants must be found to be of good mental, physical, and criminal background before visa is issued.
Norway Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Applicants intending to go to Norway for study will need a student visa.
- The Norway student visa is also known as a student residence permit.
- Evidence of admittance to an approved full-time education program is needed.
- Applicants must also provide evidence of sufficient financial funds for the entire period of study, including funds to support any accompanying family.
- The money should be deposited in a Norwegian bank account.
- It can be difficult to open an account in a Norwegian bank without a Norwegian personal number, so you can usually deposit the required amount into an account established by your educational institution.
- You need to prove you have access to NOK 116,369 for each academic year (10 months), which is approximately US$14,350.
- Processing times for student residence permits will vary and may take two months or so, therefore it is advisable to apply as soon as you are able.
- If your application is granted, you must then obtain a residence card.
- This is proof that you have the right to live in Norway and is issued by your local police station in Norway. You’re required to visit the police station within seven days of your arrival in Norway.
- You’ll have your fingerprints and photo taken and will be sent your residence card by post within 10 working days.
Norway Visa Fees
Tourist visa
5.40 (NOK)
Work visa
5.40 (NOK)
Student visa
5.30 (NOK)
Norway Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
10, Klotey Crescent North Labone PMB CT 6, Cantonment Accra Ghana
Website: www.norway.no/en/ghana/
Email: emb.accra@mfa.no
Tel: (+233) 302 744 300