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title: Norway visa for citizens of Guinea
description: Citizens of Guinea need a visa for Norway and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Norway visa for citizens of Guinea

Citizens of Guinea need a visa for Norway and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa · Schengen (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** NOK 300 per day with prepaid accommodation; NOK 1,300 per day without

## How to apply

1. **Determine purpose of visit** — Choose the correct category (e.g., visit family, health emergency, tourism) on UDI website.
2. **Prepare required documents** — Gather all documents according to the embassy checklist for your country of residence.
3. **Complete visa application form online** — Fill out the application on the UDI portal (www.udi.no) and print the confirmation.
4. **Pay application fee** — Pay the visa fee online (amount varies; check UDI website for current fee).
5. **Book appointment at visa application center** — Schedule an appointment at VFS Global or the Norwegian embassy/consulate in your country.
6. **Submit documents and provide biometrics** — Attend the appointment with all documents, provide fingerprints and photo.
7. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; check UDI waiting time page for estimates.
8. **Collect passport with visa decision** — Once processed, collect your passport from the visa center or receive by courier.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (issued within last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond stay)** (Identity)
- **Visa application form (signed)** (Identity)
- **Passport-sized photo (recent, according to ICAO standards)** (Identity)
- **Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)** (Travel)
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or proof of onward travel** (Travel)
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings or invitation letter)** (Travel)
- **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, sponsor letter, or sponsorship form)** (Financial): NOK 300 per day if staying with host, otherwise NOK 1,300 per day
- **Sponsorship form (if funded by host) or electronic sponsor code** (Financial, optional): Only if you do not have enough funds yourself
- **Invitation letter from family member in Norway (with copy of their residence permit/passport)** (Supporting)
- **Proof of ties to home country (employment contract, property deed, etc.)** (Employment): To demonstrate return likelihood
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Pay at VFS or embassy
- **Fingerprints (biometric enrollment)** (Identity): Must be done in person at visa application center
- **Medical certificate (only for visiting life-threateningly ill relative)** (Supporting, optional): Required if purpose is visiting ill relative or attending funeral

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** NOK 300 per day (with host) or NOK 1,300 per day (without host)
- Bank statements (last 3-6 months)
- Sponsorship form (if applicable)
- Electronic sponsor code from host

Host can submit electronic sponsorship form; proof of own funds if no sponsor.

## Good to know

- Due to the situation in your country, it is very difficult to obtain a visa.
- Visa may be limited to Norway only if visiting life-threateningly ill relative.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Weak ties to home country (e.g., no job, property, or family)** — Provide strong evidence of employment, family, or property in home country.
- **Insufficient funds or missing sponsor documentation** — Ensure bank statements meet required daily minimums or complete sponsor form.
- **Previous overstay or entry ban in Schengen area** — Disclose any past issues; proof of compliance may help.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Guinea need a visa for Norway?

Citizens of Guinea need a visa for Norway and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa · Schengen (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Guinea stay in Norway?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Guinea need for Norway?

Valid passport (issued within last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond stay); Visa application form (signed); Passport-sized photo (recent, according to ICAO standards); Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage); Round-trip flight itinerary or proof of onward travel; Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings or invitation letter); and 7 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Norway?

At least 3 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [Apply for a visa | vfsglobal](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/nor/apply-visa)
- [Apply for a visa | vfsglobal](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/nor/apply-visa)
- [Want to apply: Visitor visas for Norway - UDI](https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/?c=xxx)
- [udi.no](https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/)

## More

- [Norway visa for every passport](/visa/norway)
- [Every destination for Guinea passport holders](/visa/passport/guinea)