QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Norway with a US passport?
- Passport
- US
- Destination
- Norway
- Purpose
- Tourism
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
Verified October 5, 2026
Source: eu-LISA (European Union Agency).
What you need
- No visa required
US passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Norway of up to 90 days.
Source: eu-LISA (European Union Agency)
QTT checked Norway's official guidance on October 5, 2026. We re-check these sources and update this page when official rules change.
Official sources
- The United States is listed among visa-exempt nationalities and Norway among the countries covered; authorised travellers may stay up to 90 days in the Schengen area, and ETIAS is currently not in operation. (eu-LISA (European Union Agency), verified October 5, 2026)
- The EU visa waiver applies to the associated Schengen states including Norway, with stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. (European External Action Service (EEAS), verified October 5, 2026)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annex I lists third countries whose nationals must hold a visa for the Schengen area and Annex II lists those exempt from it. As a Schengen member state, Norway's complete inbound nationality matrix is these two annexes. Regulation page verified live in browser on 2026-10-06 (IS/LT pilot); URL spot-checked 2026-10-06. (European Union (EUR-Lex), verified October 6, 2026)
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Norway visa hub.
Visa costs and applying
- Apply: Start the official visa application portal, Norway (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI))
Norway at a glance
| Region | Europe |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 84 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/F sockets, 230 V, 400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Norway is mid-priced for travelers: everyday prices sit at about 84 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Norway compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: US devices use Type A/B/NEMA 14-30/NEMA 14-50, but Norway uses Type C/F. Voltage differs too (230 V, 400 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Norway.
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Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Norway?
No. US passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Norway of up to 90 days.
How long can a US passport holder stay in Norway?
US passport holders can stay in Norway for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Norway's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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