How do I get a Norway Schengen visa from the UAE?

You apply yourself, in your own name, through the official channel for Norway in the UAE, with the documents listed above. Documents in English or Norwegian, on A4 with no staples, in the order shown.

How much medical insurance do I need?

Medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay, with at least €30,000 of cover including repatriation.

Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?

No. A flight reservation with a real, verifiable booking reference is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is approved.

How do I get an appointment?

Join the waitlist in your own account on the official visa-centre portal, enter your details exactly as in your passport, and watch your email and SMS. Nobody can guarantee a slot.

How much does VisaQube cost?

AED 250 per person, with 20% off the total for 3 or more applicants. Consulate and visa-centre fees are separate and paid to them directly.

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🇳🇴 Norway Schengen visa from the UAE: document checklist

Everything Norway asks UAE residents to bring for a short-stay (tourist or family visit) Schengen visa, in plain English and in the official order.

Application form. Apply in Norway’s online application portal. Print and sign the cover letter and bring the portal receipt with your documents.

Good to know. Documents in English or Norwegian, on A4 with no staples, in the order shown.

The Norway checklist

1Cover letter and application form, both signedApply in Norway’s online application portal, then print and sign the cover letter it creates. Bring the receipt from the portal too, or the application may be rejected.
2Original passport and a copy of the bio-data pageValid at least 3 months beyond your travel, issued in the last 10 years, 2 blank pages.
3One passport photoNo older than six months. Don’t staple or glue it to the form.
4Travel itineraryAttractions you plan to visit, with dates, transport, hotels and who you travel with.
5Copy of your valid UAE residence permit
6Bank statements, last 3 monthsOr salary slips for 3 months. Show at least NOK 500 per person per day if you pay yourself.
7Travel medical insuranceFor your whole stay in the Schengen area, at least €30,000.
8Flight reservationDon’t buy the ticket until the visa is granted.
9Supporting documentsFamily members’ UAE residence permits if applicable, how long you have lived in the UAE, and for students proof of enrolment. Children travelling with one or no parent need consent documents.

Source: Tourist visa document checklist, Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Lists change, so check the official page before you apply.

Get your Norway pack ready

VisaQube turns this list into your own pack: a personal checklist, letters ready to sign (NOC, salary certificate, cover letter), a Flight Reservation and a day-by-day itinerary, all with the same names and dates. You still apply yourself, in your own name.

AED 250 per person, 20% off for 3 or more applicants.

Start your Norway application

Common questions

How do I get a Norway Schengen visa from the UAE?: You apply yourself, in your own name, through the official channel for Norway in the UAE, with the documents listed above. Documents in English or Norwegian, on A4 with no staples, in the order shown.
How much medical insurance do I need?: Medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay, with at least €30,000 of cover including repatriation.
Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?: No. A flight reservation with a real, verifiable booking reference is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is approved.
How do I get an appointment?: Join the waitlist in your own account on the official visa-centre portal, enter your details exactly as in your passport, and watch your email and SMS. Nobody can guarantee a slot.
How much does VisaQube cost?: AED 250 per person, with 20% off the total for 3 or more applicants. Consulate and visa-centre fees are separate and paid to them directly.

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