Norway visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (udi.no source)
Do you need a visa for Norway from Algeria?
Yes. Algerian nationals need a visa for Norway (Schengen area, but non-EU). For a stay of ≤ 90 days (tourism, business, visit, medical) it is a Schengen short-stay visa (type C). Note: submission is at VFS Global in Algiers, but the decision is made by the Norwegian Embassy in Amman (Jordan), Norway's regional hub. For studies over 90 days, it is a residence permit (UDI). Fee €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000, funds ≈ NOK 300/day (1,300 without accommodation).
Official source: udi.no
At a glance
- Main type
- Schengen short stay (type C)
- Schengen
- Yes (non-EU)
- Length (short stay)
- ≤ 90 days / 180 days
- Fees (short stay)
- €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000
- Funds
- ≈ NOK 300/day (1,300 without accommodation)
- Decision
- Norwegian Embassy in Amman (Jordan)
- Submission in Algeria
- VFS Global (Algiers)
- Study > 90 days
- Residence permit (UDI)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (short stay)
- Passport (issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
- Completed application (UDI portal) + receipt
- ICAO-standard photo (35 × 45 mm)
- Schengen travel insurance ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel or host invitation)
- Proof of funds (≈ NOK 300/day with accommodation, ≈ NOK 1,300/day without)
- Round-trip flight booking
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Proof of ties to Algeria (assured return)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Complete the application on the UDI portal
Online form + fee payment.
- 2Book an appointment at VFS Global (Algiers)
Document submission + biometrics at the centre.
- 3The file is forwarded to Amman
The decision is made by the Norwegian Embassy in Amman (Jordan).
- 4Track the processing
A decision within 15 days (up to 45).
- 5Collect your passport
At the VFS centre / per instructions.
By purpose of travel
Norway tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Norway as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in Norway, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — stay ≤ 90 days per 180. Submission at VFS Global (Algiers), decision by the Norwegian Embassy in Amman. Insurance ≥ €30,000, funds ≈ NOK 300/day. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation
- Travel itinerary (fjords, Oslo, northern lights)
Questions about this purpose
Can I visit other Schengen countries?
Yes, the visa lets you travel across the 29 Schengen states.
Norway business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Norway from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or conferences in Norway, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for business — stay ≤ 90 days, no paid work. An invitation letter from the Norwegian company strengthens the file. VFS Global submission (decided in Amman). Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the Norwegian host company
- Letter from your employer / company
- Meeting agenda / trade-show registration
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on this visa?
No. It covers meetings, trade shows and negotiations, not paid employment (which needs another permit — outside OuiVisa's scope).
Is the invitation letter mandatory?
Strongly recommended: an invitation from the Norwegian company strengthens the file.
Norway family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Norway from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in Norway, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — ≤ 90 days. The host in Norway usually provides an invitation (and may give a guarantee covering costs). VFS Global submission (decided in Amman). Insurance ≥ €30,000. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the host in Norway
- Proof of relationship and host's status
- Proof of accommodation; sponsorship guarantee (if applicable)
Questions about this purpose
Is a host invitation required?
Usually yes: the host in Norway provides an invitation; they may also give a guarantee covering your costs.
Who can pay for the stay?
You or your host; provide the matching proof of funds.
Norway medical treatment visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Norway from Algeria?
For treatment in Norway (≤ 90 days), Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for a medical purpose. You need a letter from the Norwegian health facility (appointment + cost estimate) and proof of funds covering care and stay. VFS Global submission (decided in Amman). Insurance ≥ €30,000. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Letter from the Norwegian health facility (appointment + estimate)
- Medical records + letter from your doctor in Algeria
- Proof of funds covering care and stay
- Proof of coverage / deposit (if applicable)
Questions about this purpose
What medical documents are required?
A letter from the Norwegian health facility (appointment + estimate) and your medical records with your Algerian doctor's recommendation.
Can the treatment stay exceed 90 days?
Beyond 90 days, a residence permit for medical reasons may be needed (different rules).
How do I fund the care?
At your expense: prove sufficient funds; care is not covered without insurance/agreement.
Short study in Norway (< 90 days) from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a study program under 90 days in Norway?
For a program under 90 days (course, short exchange, training), a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is enough — no UDI residence permit. You need an enrolment letter, insurance ≥ €30,000 and proof of funds. VFS Global submission (decided in Amman). Fee €90. For > 90 days, see long-stay study (UDI permit).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Enrolment / admission letter for the program (< 90 days)
- Proof of funds (fees + stay)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a residence permit?
No for a program under 90 days. A Schengen short-stay visa is enough.
What if the program exceeds 90 days?
Then you need a study residence permit (UDI) — see the dedicated page.
Can I work?
Short stay does not allow work.
Norway airport transit visa from Algeria
Do you need an airport transit visa for Norway?
No. Algerians are not on Norway's airport-transit list: a pure airside transit (without crossing the Schengen border) needs no visa. However, to leave the transit zone or enter Norway, a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is required (€90).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport
- Onward ticket (connecting flight)
- Visa of the final destination (if required)
Questions about this purpose
Do Algerians need an ATV for Norway?
No. Algeria is not on the Norwegian list of nationalities subject to an airport transit visa.
When do I need a visa?
As soon as you leave the transit zone / enter Norway: a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is then required.
Where do I submit if I need the short stay?
At VFS Global in Algiers (decision in Amman).
Fees (short stay)
| Schengen visa fee | €90 (€45 child 6–11) |
| VFS Global service fee | ≈ 2,430 DZD (to confirm) |
| Travel insurance (≥ €30,000) | varies |
Official fees: Schengen visa €90 (€45 for ages 6–11) + VFS Global service fee (≈ 2,430 DZD, to confirm) + insurance ≥ €30,000. Submission is at VFS in Algiers, but the decision is made by the Norwegian Embassy in Amman (Jordan). Confirm on udi.no before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Which visa do I need for Norway from Algeria?
A Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for ≤ 90 days; a residence permit (UDI) for studies over 90 days.
Where do I submit my application?
You complete the application on the UDI portal, then submit documents and biometrics at VFS Global in Algiers. The file is then decided by the Norwegian Embassy in Amman (Jordan), Norway's regional hub.
Is Norway in the EU?
No, but it is part of the Schengen area: a Schengen visa is required and lets you travel across the 29 countries.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, coverage ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation), valid across the Schengen area.
How long can I stay?
≤ 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen short stay).
What timeline should I expect?
A decision within 15 days (up to 45); the file routes via Amman, book the VFS appointment early.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Norwegian authorities' discretion (Amman embassy / UDI); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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