Basic Travel Requirements for Sudaneses visiting
Norway
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Norwegian Visa.
- International passport valid for three months beyond return date to Sudan with blank pages for visa stamps.
- Copies of previous passports and photocopy of the data page of the current passport.
- Two colored passport photographs.
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- Travel insurance confirmation worth €30,000.
- Sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
- Proof of civil status.
- Return-trip ticket.
- Cover letter.
- Hotel reservation.
- Flight itinerary.
- Visa fees.
Norway Visa for Sudaneses
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | over 90 days |
General Requirements for Norway Visa
- International passport valid for three months beyond return date to Sudan with blank pages for visa stamps.
- Copies of previous passports and photocopy of the data page of the current passport.
- Two colored passport photographs.
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- Travel insurance confirmation worth €30,000.
- Sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
- Proof of civil status.
- Return-trip ticket.
- Cover letter.
- Hotel reservation.
- Flight itinerary.
- Visa fees.
Norway Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Visitor visa is issued to individuals who want to travel to Norway for tourism or visitation purposes.
- The Norwegian visitor visa allows individuals to conduct businesses, tour Norway, attend cultural exhibitions and visit friends and relatives.
- Norway is a Schengen country so its visa can be used for entry into countries under the Schengen agreement.
- You must have enough funds to support your trip. If you do not have enough funds, you would be refused entry into Norway.
- Medical insurance valid for all Schengen states worth a minimum of 30,000 euros is required.
- Currency restriction for entry to Norway is 25,000 Norwegian Kroner (or equivalent), not including traveler’s checks.
- Failure to present all required documents during your visa application will result in delayed or rejected application.
- It is recommended that you have all the documents slipped into a long brown envelope when you appear for the interview.
- Norwegian embassy requires a covering letter giving details about your trip including the length of the trip, accommodation and transport arrangements and purpose of the trip. The letter should be signed appropriately.
- From the 28th of July 2019, the Norwegian Embassy in Khartoum stopped receiving applications for a Visitor’s visa to Norway. If you need a Schengen visa to visit Norway you must instead apply through the services of the Swedish embassy in Khartoum.
Norway Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Individuals who want to take up paid employment in Norway can apply for this visa.
- Holder of this visa must apply for a residence permit which is valid for the duration of the contract.
- Applications for a work visa can be done at the Norwegian Embassy in Khartoum.
- The employment contract issued by the company in Norway should be presented during the visa application.
- A letter of recommendation from a Sudanese official should be issued to the applicant.
- Your employer in Norway is expected to write a letter stating why a foreigner was chosen to work over a qualified citizen of Norway.
- Individuals who want to apply for this visa must have a clean criminal record for the minimum of a year in Sudan or country of residence.
- The applicant’s resume and certificates are also to be submitted to the consul.
- Ensure that your passport was not issued more than 7 years ago and is still valid for up to 3 months from intended return date to Sudan.
- If you have been posted to run a branch in Norway, you can do so with this visa.
- It is important to have your permit with you at all times as you can be stopped and questioned by local police. You could be arrested if you are not with a permit.
- All applicants are to take tests to ensure they are free of any contagious illness before travelling to Norway.
- Medical travel insurance worth 30,000 euros and valid through all Schengen countries is required.
- Visa extensions are only approved if done due to emergencies.
Norway Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
611.15 (NOK)
Work visa
611.15 (NOK)
Norway Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Sudan
Khartoum
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Khartoum Street 49, House No. 63, Khartoum 2 Postal address: P.O. Box 13096, Khartoum
www.norway.no/en/sudan
emb.khartoum@mfa.no
+249 (0) 187 188 100