Norway Visa RequirementsFor Kenya passport holders

Norway and Kenya share a productive bilateral relationship built primarily on Norway's substantial development assistance commitments. The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) and its International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI) have been significant partners in Kenya, supporting programs in climate change adaptation, environmental conservation, oil revenue governance, and human rights. Norway is one of the world's largest per capita donors of development aid, and Kenya has been a consistent beneficiary through Norwegian-funded programs. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) maintains a large operational presence in Kenya, particularly supporting refugees in the Dadaab and Kakuma camps. A smaller but established Kenyan community lives in Norway, primarily in Oslo and Bergen, comprising professionals, academics, and long-term residents. Norwegian universities - the University of Oslo, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and University of Bergen - have attracted Kenyan researchers and students through the Quota Scheme and NORPART scholarship programs. Business ties include Norwegian investments in Kenya's energy sector, including renewable energy projects. Norway's extraordinary natural environment - the Western Fjords (Geirangerfjord and Naeroyfjord, both UNESCO sites), the Lofoten Islands, and the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard - are increasingly attracting Kenyan adventure travelers.

There are no direct flights between Nairobi (NBO) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). The most popular routing is via Amsterdam: KLM flies direct NBO to AMS, with connecting SAS or Norwegian Air flights to Oslo (approximately 2 hours). SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) is the main Norwegian flag carrier and connects Oslo to major European hubs. Norwegian Air Shuttle operates budget flights between Oslo and European cities, offering cost savings once you reach Europe. Emirates via Dubai (DXB) offers a one-stop connection to Oslo at competitive fares. British Airways or Kenya Airways via London Heathrow (LHR), then SAS or Norwegian to Oslo, is another established routing. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) provides a competitively priced one-stop option. Ethiopian Airlines connects NBO to Oslo via Addis Ababa on some schedules. For those wishing to combine Norway with Denmark or Sweden, the Scandinavian rail network and budget carriers make it easy to cover multiple Nordic capitals on a single Schengen trip.

Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK). As of 2025, 1 EUR is approximately 11.8 NOK and 1 USD is approximately 10.8 NOK. Norway is consistently ranked among the most expensive countries in the world for travelers. Budget travelers should realistically plan for NOK 800 to 1,200 per day (approximately EUR 68 to 102), using hostels, cooking in hostel kitchens or buying from the most affordable supermarkets (Rema 1000, Kiwi, Coop Prix), and relying on public transport. Mid-range accommodation in Oslo costs NOK 1,000 to 2,000 per night (EUR 85 to 170). A simple restaurant meal in Oslo costs NOK 180 to 280 (EUR 15 to 24); a beer can be NOK 90 to 120 (EUR 7.50 to 10). Taxis are extremely expensive; Oslo's public transport (T-bane metro, buses, trams) is excellent and covered by Ruter tickets. Norway is entirely cashless in practice; always use a card. Kenyan Visa and Mastercard cards work at Norwegian ATMs (minibanker) and merchants. Notify your bank before travel. Fjord tours, Northern Lights safaris, and scenic boat trips add significantly to costs but are the primary reasons to visit.

The Norwegian fjords are the crown jewel of any Norway visit. Geirangerfjord and Sognefjord (the world's longest fjord) are the most spectacular. The classic "Norway in a Nutshell" tour from Bergen or Oslo combines scenic train, ferry, and bus routes through fjord country and is a well-organized way to see the highlights in 1 to 2 days. Oslo offers the Vigeland Sculpture Park (free admission, extraordinary), the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Museum (polar exploration), and the Aker Brygge waterfront. Bergen, Norway's second city, has the colorful Bryggen Wharf (UNESCO-listed) and is the gateway to fjord country; the funicular up Mount Floyen gives spectacular views. For the Northern Lights, head to Tromso, above the Arctic Circle, between September and March; Tromso has an active cultural scene and excellent guided Aurora safaris. The Lofoten Islands are renowned for dramatic scenery, traditional fishing villages (rorbuer), and extraordinary photography opportunities. Kenyan travelers should pack adequate warm clothing for any Norway visit; even summer evenings can be cool, and winter temperatures in northern Norway fall to minus 20 or lower. Norway's tap water is among the purest in the world - drink it freely to save money.