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title: Norway visa for citizens of South Korea
description: Citizens of South Korea can visit Norway without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Norway visa for citizens of South Korea

Citizens of South Korea can visit Norway without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Schengen short-stay visa exemption (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare for travel** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from Schengen and carries sufficient blank pages.
2. **Book travel and accommodation** — Have confirmed return/onward ticket and accommodation details ready for possible border inspection.
3. **Arrive at Schengen external border** — Present passport at border control; a visa is not required for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
4. **Comply with stay conditions** — Do not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen Area; adhere to purpose of visit.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Schengen Area.
- **Proof of travel purpose (e.g. hotel booking, invitation letter)** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border control.
- **Sufficient funds for stay** (Financial, optional): May be verified by cash, credit card, or bank statement upon entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border control to confirm exit from Schengen Area.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory for visa-free entry but strongly recommended.

## Proof of funds

- cash
- credit card
- bank statement

Border officers may request proof of sufficient funds for the intended stay.

## Good to know

- The 90-day limit applies to the entire Schengen Area, not just Norway.
- Overstaying may result in fines, deportation, or future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Does not meet passport validity requirements (less than 3 months validity remaining).** — Renew passport well before travel.
- **Suspicion of illegal work or overstay intention.** — Carry proof of employment/studies and return ticket; be ready to explain purpose of visit.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Norway?

Citizens of South Korea can visit Norway without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Schengen short-stay visa exemption (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in Norway?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for Norway?

Valid passport; Proof of travel purpose (e.g. hotel booking, invitation letter); Sufficient funds for stay; Return or onward ticket; Travel health insurance.

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

At least 3 months.

## More

- [Norway visa for every passport](/visa/norway)
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