Norway Visa RequirementsFor Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkina Faso citizens must apply for a Schengen visa before traveling to Norway. The visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays of up to 90 days. Norway is part of the Schengen Area despite not being an EU member.
Burkina Faso passport holders require a visa to enter Norway.
Apply at the Norwegian Embassy or representative Schengen country embassy in Ouagadougou. Required documents: valid passport, application form, two photos, travel insurance, hotel bookings, itinerary, bank statements, and EUR 80 fee. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) provides detailed requirements online.
Norway is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Burkina Faso to Norway: What You Need to Know
Norway is a Schengen member despite being outside the EU, so Burkina Faso passport holders need a type C short-stay Schengen visa. The Norwegian Embassy or a representative Schengen country embassy in Ouagadougou handles applications. Norway is famous for fjords, Northern Lights, Viking history, and outdoor activities. Processing typically takes 15 working days.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states. Consider combining Norway with Sweden or Denmark. Connections from Ouagadougou go via Amsterdam (KLM), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), or Paris (Air France).
Money & Banking
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK). ATMs available in cities. Credit cards accepted nearly everywhere. Norway is increasingly cashless. Currency exchange at airports and banks.
Practical Tips
Oslo, Bergen, the fjords (Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord), and Tromso (Northern Lights) are top destinations. Norway is among the world most expensive countries; budget accordingly. The Norwegian krone (NOK) is the currency. Norway uses high-speed ferries to explore the fjords. Summer (June to August) offers midnight sun; winter (November to February) is best for Northern Lights.