Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Norway

Consular/Visa Service

Visa Service

Consular/Visa Service
Visa Service

VISAS

Flow Chart for Visa application
Flow Chart for Visa Application
Step 1	Fill out visa application form online
Step 2	Submit your physical documents and passport to the Embassy
Step 3	Collect your visa and passport at the Embassy

Visa Application Guidelines

1. Prepare required documents for a visa application (Applies to all visas)

A. Physical Passport (more than 6 months valid) & Copy (personal information section with photo)

For Non-Norwegian or Non-Icelandic passport holders are required to submit a residence certificate (Utskrift av registrerte opplysninger, Bostedsattest, etc) or a copy of residence card (Non-EU citizens) to apply for a visa through us.

B. Visa Application Form (Fill out online, printed, and signed)

• Visa application forms can be completed here.

• Korea Visa Portal website: www.visa.go.kr

• The application should have barcode at the top-right corner of the first page. Hand-written application will not be accepted.

C. Required Documents for Each Visa Type

• Required documents can be found in the Main Visas Guide below.

• Required documents for visa types not listed in the Main Visas Guide can be found here.

• The Embassy may request for additional documents if it is deemed necessary for visa evaluation.

The Embassy does not make the determination regarding your visa type; it is the applicant's responsibility to select the appropriate visa type.

D. Visa Fee (As of January 1, 2026)

• 90 days or less Single-entry visa: 400 NOK

• 91 days or longer Single-entry visa: 600 NOK

• Double-entry visa usable up to 2 times: 700 NOK

• Multiple-entry visa: 900 NOK

Visa fees vary depending on the nationality.

2. Visit the Embassy and submit the signed visa application form and required documents

• Please note that the Embassy does not provide print services.

• Make an appointment here to submit your visa application to the Embassy.

3. Pick up your visa and passport at the Embassy

• Please be informed that it takes about 10 working days to issue a visa after submitting all physical documents to the Embassy.

• All submitted documents with visa application will not be returned to the applicant except the passport.

• Approved visas can be printed here. We no longer issue sticker-type visa in your passport.

As soon as you receive your visa, check to make sure all your personal information printed on the visa is correct. If any of the information on your visa does not match the information in your passport or is otherwise incorrect, please contact the Embassy immediately.

PLEASE NOTE : Citizens of the countries below should apply for a visa from their home country

China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Peru, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Macedonia, Kosovo, Cuba, Palestine, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Somalia, Gambia, Senegal

However, a person who falls under the following criteria may apply for a visa through us.

• Norwegian/Icelandic permanent resident

• Who has lived in Norway/Iceland for more than 2 years

• Spouse/Minor of a Norwegian/Icelandic citizen/permanent resident (Proof documents required)

Main Visas Guide

Main Visas Guide
News Coverage Visa (C-1)	Student Visa (D-2)
Short-Term General Visa (C-3-1) for those who are not eligible for K-ETA	Korean Language Trainee Visa (D-4-1)
Business Visitor Visa (C-3-4) for those who are not eligible for K-ETA	Long-Term Technician Visa (D-9-3)
Tourist Visa (C-3-9) for those who are not eligible for K-ETA	Job Seeker Visa (D-10-1)
Short-Term Work Visa (C-4-5)	Digital Nomad (Workcation) Visa (F-1-D)
Performance Activity Visa (C-4-5)	Dependent Family Visa (F-3)
Competition Participation Visa (C-4-5)	Overseas Korean Visa (F-4)
Fashion Modeling Visa (C-4-5)	Spouse of Korean National Visa (F-6) (Korean Ver.)

Required documents for visas other than the above categories can be found on the Korea Visa Portal website.

Frequently Asked Questions - Visa

FAQ
Q1. Can I submit visa documents by post or email?	Q6. How do I pay the visa fee?
Q2. Can I collect my passport and granted visa by post?	Q7. How do I read and understand my visa?
Q3. Is expedited visa issuance service available?	Q8. Can the visa validity period be extended?
Q4. Do I need to make a reservation to pick up my visa or passport?	Q9. My passport information has changed. How do I change my visa information?
Q5. Should I leave my passport at the Embassy?	Q10. I have a Confirmation of Visa Issuance. How do I apply for a visa?

For further information, please find contact information below;

Please note that the Embassy will not respond to any phone calls regarding visa-related inquires.

E-mail (Visa application process only): kornor@mofa.go.kr
We may not respond individually to general inquiries that are clearly stated on our website.
We do not review visa application documents in advance via email or phone.
For all visa-related questions that are not specifically about the visa application process, please contact the Korea Immigration Service. (Tel: +82-1345 / +82-2-6908-1345~6)

[Updated 20.Jan.2026]