The Norway Tourist Visa (Schengen Short-Stay Type C) process for Indian passport holders

1. Eligibility & Core Requirements

   • Confirmation that Indian citizens must obtain a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) to visit Norway for up to 90 days within any 180-day period; no visa-on-arrival or e-visa option.

   • Passport criteria: issued within the last 10 years; valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen area; minimum two blank pages.

   • Permitted purpose: tourism, leisure, or visiting friends/family only; paid employment, business, long-term study, settlement, or migration are prohibited.

   • Requirement to demonstrate strong ties to India (employment, property, family), clear intent to return, and no history of Schengen overstays or immigration violations.

2. Comprehensive Document Checklist & Required Evidence

   • Completed, printed, and signed Schengen visa application form from the official Norwegian embassy portal (handwritten forms not accepted).

   • Original passport plus photocopies of biodata pages, previous Schengen visas, and any old passports.

   • Two recent passport-size color photographs (35×45 mm, white or light grey background, biometric-compliant, taken within 6 months).

   • Detailed cover letter outlining purpose, travel dates, day-by-day itinerary, funding source, and return assurance.

   • Visa appointment confirmation printout from the official Norway Visa Application Center portal.

   • Confirmed round-trip flight bookings and accommodation proof for every night in Norway (hotel reservations or host invitation with host ID).

   • Valid Schengen travel/medical insurance covering emergencies and repatriation (minimum €30,000 coverage throughout Schengen area).

   • Financial proof: recent bank statements (last 3–6 months, first and last three pages, bank-stamped), salary slips, and income tax returns (last 2 years).

   • Employment proof: leave sanction letter and employment contract; business registration and tax returns for self-employed; pension statements for retirees; enrollment certificates for students.

   • Civil status documents: marriage certificate, minors' birth certificates, parental consent letters.

   • Any additional documentation per the latest Norwegian Embassy or Visa Application Center requirements.

3. Permitted vs. Prohibited Activities

   • Permitted: tourism, leisure, visiting family/friends, cultural or social events, short non-award courses (< 90 days).

   • Prohibited: paid employment, business activities, long-term or degree studies, religious residency, intent to settle, or overstaying.

4. Recent Policy & Process Updates (2025)

   • Only checklist-listed documents accepted; extraneous or missing items may cause rejection or delays.

   • Bank statements limited to recent months (first and last three pages).

   • Enhanced scrutiny of itinerary, accommodation bookings, insurance validity, financial resources, and return intent.

   • Early application strongly advised (15–45 days before travel) due to seasonal delays.

   • Biometric data required unless exempted (data collected within 59 months).

   • Digital process: online form completion and document uploads, followed by in-person appointment for biometrics and document submission.

5. Application Submission Workflow

   • Complete and print the official online application form; schedule appointment at authorized center (e.g., VFS Global).

   • Submit originals and copies per checklist order during the appointment.

   • Provide required biometric data.

   • Track status online and await approval notification.

   • Collect passport in person or via courier; verify visa details immediately.

6. Role & Value of Professional Visa Service Providers (JKVTravel.com)

   • Pre-screen eligibility, recommend correct visa category, and provide tailored, current document checklist.

   • Review, format, and translate documents per Norwegian embassy and visa center standards to minimize errors.

   • Manage digital submissions, appointment scheduling, document uploads, reminders, and status monitoring.

   • Proactively handle additional documentation requests, policy updates, and reapplications reducing refusal risk and delays.

   • Streamline the process and reduce client stress while emphasizing that final visa approval rests solely with Norwegian and Schengen authorities and cannot be guaranteed by any service.