Norway Visa RequirementsFor Mali passport holders
Malian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Norway. Norway is part of the Schengen Area. Applications from Mali typically go through the Norwegian or French embassy in Bamako.
Mali passport holders require a visa to enter Norway.
Apply at the French or Norwegian embassy in Bamako or VFS Global. Documents: passport, Schengen form, travel insurance, accommodation and flight proof, and bank statements. Processing takes up to 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
Mali to Norway: What You Need to Know
Norway is part of the Schengen Area and requires a Schengen visa from Malian passport holders. The French embassy in Bamako may have jurisdiction for Norwegian visa applications from Mali.
How to Get There
Oslo connects from Bamako via Paris then Oslo. Air France and Norwegian Air offer connections via European hubs.
Money & Banking
Norway uses Norwegian krone (NOK). Cards accepted almost everywhere. Cash rarely needed.
Practical Tips
1. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland share Schengen; one visa covers all.
2. Norway is expensive; show funds of at least EUR 100 per day.
3. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel.
4. Confirm which embassy handles Norway applications for Mali.
5. Bergen and the fjords are popular destinations.