Norway Visa RequirementsFor Mauritania passport holders
Mauritanian passport holders must apply for a Schengen C-type short-stay visa to enter Norway. Although Norway is not an EU member, it is a full Schengen associate member and processes visa applications through its embassies and partner centers. The visa covers all Schengen countries.
Mauritania passport holders require a visa to enter Norway.
Apply at the Norwegian Embassy or a VFS Global center. Required documents include a valid passport, Schengen application form, two biometric photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum, confirmed flight and accommodation bookings, bank statements for 3 months, and proof of financial means or employment. The fee is EUR 80.
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
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Mauritania to Norway: What You Need to Know
Norway participates in the Schengen Agreement despite being outside the European Union. Mauritanian citizens require a standard short-stay Schengen visa for Norway. Embassy coverage in West Africa may be limited and applications may need to be submitted through a regional Norwegian embassy.
How to Get There
A Norwegian Schengen visa enables access to all Schengen states. Consider combining Norway with Sweden and Denmark on a single Schengen visa application.
Money & Banking
Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Cards are almost universally accepted and cash is rarely used. ATMs are available in all cities and towns. Norway is one of the most cashless societies in the world.
Practical Tips
1. Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the Schengen area; budget significantly higher than the minimum EUR 50 per day.
2. The Northern Lights are visible in northern Norway from October to March.
3. Apply 3-4 weeks before travel; Norwegian embassies in Africa are limited.
4. A Schengen visa for Norway is valid for all Schengen countries.
5. The Norwegian fjords are best visited in summer (June-August).