India passport to Norway
Visa required for India passport holders.
IndiaNorwayShort stayVisa required
India passport holders need a visa arranged in advance to enter Norway, usually through an embassy, consulate or accredited visa centre.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Norway — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Norway's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the visa you are issued
- Norway passports in India
- e-Visa
- Getting in
- Apply through Norway's embassy, a consulate or an accredited visa centre — usually the one covering the country where you live — and allow weeks rather than days.
Long stay
Staying in Norway longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×2
- Freelance / self-employed
- Student
- Family
Your passport
Easier nearby with India passports
The closest countries we cover that let India passport holders in with less paperwork than Norway does.
What changes
India and Norway side by side
| India | Norway | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Oslo |
| Languages | Hindi, English | Norwegian |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Norwegian Krone |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $94,594 |
| Population | 1.46B | 5.6M |
GDP and population: World Bank.