Short stays and the 90/180-day rule in Norway (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Norway is in the Schengen area, so visitors who do not need a visa may stay up to 90 days in any 180 days. A passport valid three months beyond departure is needed, and third-country nationals are registered in the Entry/Exit System.

RuleWhat applies
Maximum length of a short stayShort visit as a tourist or visitorUp to 90 days in any 180-day period in Norway and the rest of the Schengen area. Both the day of arrival and the day of departure count. The 180-day period is rolling. [1]
Visa or travel authorisation for entryShort visit as a tourist or visitorvalue.visa-free [2]
Passport or travel document requirementShort visit as a tourist or visitorA passport valid for at least three months longer than the planned date of leaving Norway. Enough money for the stay and the return journey must be shown (UDI guideline NOK 300 per day with prepaid accommodation or hosts, NOK 1,300 per day otherwise). [2]
Entry/Exit System recordingShort visit as a tourist or visitorThird-country nationals entering Norway for a short stay of up to 90 days are registered and/or checked in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) at all Schengen border crossing points. [3]

Notes

  • Time spent in the Schengen country that issued a residence permit is not counted when visiting other Schengen countries.
  • Whether a visa is needed depends on nationality; UDI shows the answer per citizenship. Additional rules apply, and work is usually not allowed during the visit.

Sources

  1. Utlendingsdirektoratet (UDI): Frequently asked questions about visitor visas (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Utlendingsdirektoratet (UDI): Want to apply: Visit Norway without a visa (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Politiet: Entry/Exit System – et system for grensekontroll i Schengenområdet (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.