Norway Visa RequirementsFor South Sudan passport holders
Norway is a Schengen Area member requiring South Sudanese passport holders to apply for a Schengen visa in advance. The visa fee is $87 USD and permits stays of up to 90 days in the Schengen Zone. Applications are submitted at Norwegian embassies or via VFS Global.
South Sudan passport holders require a visa to enter Norway.
Apply at the Norwegian embassy or VFS Global centre in your region. Required documents include a valid passport (6 months+ validity), completed Schengen application form, 2 photos, round-trip flight reservation, hotel bookings, travel insurance (EUR 30,000+ coverage), 3 months of bank statements, employment letter, and proof of ties to South Sudan. Biometrics are collected during the application.
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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South Sudan to Norway: What You Need to Know
Norway is known for its fjords, Northern Lights, and outdoor activities. South Sudanese nationals must apply for a Schengen visa at the Norwegian embassy with jurisdiction over their region. Norway's consular presence in East Africa handles these applications, typically through the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi.
How to Get There
A valid Schengen visa issued by another Schengen state allows entry to Norway. Norway also participates in the Nordic Passport Union; travel between Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland) does not require separate controls for Schengen visa holders.
Money & Banking
Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Cards are accepted nearly everywhere in Norway, including small shops. ATMs are available in cities and airports. Cash is rarely needed. Norway has some of Europe's highest prices; budget accordingly. Currency exchange is available at airports and DNB or Nordea bank branches.
Practical Tips
Norway is expensive; budget significantly more than for other European destinations. The Norwegian fjords (Flam, Geirangerfjord) and Lofoten Islands are must-see destinations. Northern Lights are best viewed from October to March. The Oslo Pass offers unlimited public transport and museum access. Apply early as summer applications can face delays.