Norway Visa RequirementsFor Madagascar passport holders
Malagasy passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Norway. Norway is a Schengen member though not an EU member state. The standard Schengen short-stay visa applies and is valid across all 27 Schengen countries.
Madagascar passport holders require a visa to enter Norway.
Apply through VFS Global or the Norwegian embassy if one has jurisdiction for Madagascar. Documents: valid passport, completed Schengen application form, travel insurance (EUR 30,000), flight bookings, accommodation proof, and bank statements. Processing takes up to 15 calendar days. Biometrics required.
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
Madagascar to Norway: What You Need to Know
Norway is part of the Schengen Area through a special association agreement as a member of the European Economic Area. Madagascar passport holders must obtain a standard Schengen visa. Norway's embassy in Africa handles applications for a limited number of countries, and VFS Global covers most of the region.
How to Get There
Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) is the main international hub. Connections from Antananarivo typically route through Addis Ababa or Nairobi then via London, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam to Oslo.
Money & Banking
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK). Cards are widely accepted and cash use is extremely rare. Notify your bank before travel. ATMs are available at airports and cities.
Practical Tips
1. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland share the Schengen zone; a single visa covers all four Nordic countries.
2. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel, particularly for summer Northern Lights viewing season.
3. Norway is expensive; demonstrate sufficient funds of at least EUR 100 per day.
4. Hiking and fjord tours require appropriate clothing even in summer.
5. The Norwegian embassy may have jurisdiction through a neighboring country's mission; verify before applying.