Norway Visa RequirementsFor Laos passport holders
Norway is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Lao nationals must apply for a short-stay Schengen type C visa. The fee is EUR 80 and the visa allows up to 90 days in the Schengen zone within a 180-day period.
Laos passport holders require a visa to enter Norway.
Apply at the Norwegian embassy or VFS Global with the standard Schengen documents: form, photos, insurance, bank statements, itinerary, and accommodation. Fee is EUR 80. Processing takes 15 calendar days.
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
Laos to Norway: What You Need to Know
Norway processes Schengen visa applications through its embassies and VFS Global visa application centers. Norway is popular for its fjords, Northern Lights, and Viking heritage. Lao nationals have no visa-free access to Norway.
How to Get There
A Norwegian Schengen visa allows travel to all 27 Schengen countries including Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
Money & Banking
Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK). ATMs are widely available. Cards are almost universally accepted; Norway is a near-cashless society. Inform your bank before travel.
Practical Tips
Oslo and Bergen are main entry points. Apply 4 to 6 weeks before travel. Norway is expensive; show sufficient funds of at least EUR 100 per day. Travel insurance covering the full Schengen Area is required.