How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign and unitary monarchy. Norway covers a total area of 385,252 square kilometres with a population of 5 213 985.
Oslo is it's capital. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing – notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort.

Types of Norwegian Visas

1. visa for Tourist purposes
2. visa for Business purposes
3. visa for Study purposes
4. visa for visiting family and friends

Where To Go

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja

Address: 54 T. Y. Danjuma Street, Asokoro, Abuja
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday from 1.30 pm-3.30 pm and Friday from 11 am-12 pm.
E-mail: [email protected].

Requirements

These are the required documents for a Nigerian who wishes to travel to Norway for Business purposes.

1. The cover letter sent to your e-mail after completing the booking in the Application Portal;

2. Passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area. The passport has to contain at least two (2) blank pages and it is required that it is issued within the previous ten (10) years. It is advised to submit previous passports with past visas and stamps;

3. Travel medical insurance certificate. It is required that the insurance covers all days you are planning to stay in the Schengen area. If you are a Nigerian citizen who apply at the Norwegian Embassy in Abuja the insurance must be bought from an Insurance company that is accepted for visa applications by the Norwegian Embassy;

4. One passport size photo with white background and not older than 6 months;

5. Flight ticket or flight reservation including return flight;

6. Three (3) last payslips;

7. Recent personal bank statement showing balance over the last three (3) months;

8. Document about regular income generated by property, if applicable;

9. A written invitation where the inviting company is accepting financial responsibility with regard to the travel costs and stay. In the case of small companies/businesses, the invitation must state the company registration number as listed in the Brønnøysund register.

10. Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay; hotel reservations, rental of holiday home, campus residence reservation or proof of private accommodation (invitation) from the host;

11. For Nigerian applicants who do not live in Nigeria, an invitation letter from the company based in Norway/Member State of destination. The letter should contain relevant personal data of the invited person, purpose of the visit and duration of stay, stating the schedule for the meetings in Norway and explaining the business relationship;

12. Letter of introduction from employer stating position and length of service, or proof of ownership if you are a businessman/businesswoman;

13. Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC), Certificate of Business Incorporation (certificate of registration of a company or business) and Article of Memorandum;

14. Proof of commercial activities in your home country and recent business contacts;

15. Proof of the continuation of the commercial relationship with the company that invites (contracts, bills, commercial correspondence, etc.), if applicable;

16. If this is your first journey to the Schengen area, the following documents proving ties to your home country is required:

    1. Marriage certificate
    2. Children’s birth certificates
    3. Document about regular income generated by property
    4. Three (3) last payslips
    5. Recent personal bank statement showing balance over last three (3) months.

For participants in conferences, fairs, seminars, congresses, etc;

1. An invitation from a company or an authorized body to attend events connected with trade, industry or work;

2. Proof of registration and entry tickets for events, if applicable;

3. Other documents which show the existence of trade or work relations;

For further information on other and all types of visas, please visit the official website of the Royal Embassy of Norway in Nigeria.

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