You need a visa for Norway if you have a Syrian passport

These visas exist for Norway, but they cannot be applied for online with Syrian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Norway?

Yes. Syrian citizens need a visa for Norway. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Norway may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond planned departure from Schengen
Travel insurance with €30,000 minimum medical coverage
Proof of sufficient funds (NOK 500/day recommended)
Confirmed accommodation for entire stay
Return or onward flight booking
Purpose of visit documentation (invitation, itinerary)

Entry requirements for Syrian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Syrian passport holders entering Norway as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Norway.
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Mandatory proof of minimum funds
Travelers must have sufficient funds of €43 per day during their stay in Norway. Please see the source for more details.
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Norway
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Norway.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Norway; -Foreign nationals residing in Norway.
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Norway. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Norway
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Norway. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Norway. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
European Union Last checked 2026-07-14
May be required
Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals; -Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino; -Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports; -Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas; -Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card; -UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state. Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.
Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Norway
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Norway.
Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Norway.
Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Norway. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers as long as their next destination is outside of the Schengen area: -Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen member state; -Holders of a valid visa for one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Holders of a residence permit issued by one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Holders of a valid residence permit issued by the EU, EEA member states; -Holders of a residence permit issued by Ireland or Cyprus that guarantees the unrestricted right of return; -Travelers who are a family member of a citizen of the EU, EEA member states.
Last checked 2026-07-14

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