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Norway Visa Requirements for Egyptians (2026)
An Egyptian passport holder applying for a Norway Schengen tourist visa needs eleven core documents. A passport issued within the last ten years and valid at least three months past your return date, two biometric photos at 35x45mm, travel insurance covering EUR 30,000 in all 27 Schengen countries, confirmed round-trip flights, accommodation for every night, three months of stamped bank statements, proof of employment or business ownership, a copy of your national ID, a day-by-day itinerary, a cover letter, and any previous visas. The requirements are close to identical across Schengen consulates because the document set is harmonised by EU rules, so the variation between Norway and its neighbours is small. What differs is how strictly each consulate reads the file. This guide lists every document, the exact format expected at intake, and the mistakes that get applications refused before a decision maker ever sees them.
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Quick facts
- Visa type
- Schengen Type C (short stay)
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Passport validity
- 3+ months past return
- Insurance minimum
- EUR 30,000
- Where to apply in Egypt
- Visa application centre, Cairo
Document checklist
- Valid Egyptian passport (issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months past your return date, with at least 2 blank pages and no damage)
- 2 recent biometric photos (35x45mm, white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken in the last 6 months)
- Schengen-compliant travel insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage and repatriation, valid in all 27 Schengen countries, covering every day of travel
- Confirmed round-trip flight bookings (refundable preferred, do not pay in full until visa is approved)
- Hotel reservations or proof of accommodation for every night in the Schengen area
- Bank statements for the last 3 months, signed and stamped by your bank, showing sufficient balance (roughly EUR 60 to 70 per day of stay)
- Employment letter in English on company letterhead (employees), commercial registration (business owners), university letter (students), or pension proof (retirees)
- Copy of Egyptian national ID card
- Detailed day-by-day travel itinerary
- Cover letter explaining trip purpose and ties to Egypt (employer, family, property)
How Veeza prepares your file
Veeza runs a pre-flight against the most common rejection patterns for Norway: date inconsistencies between your flight and hotel, bank statement missing the bank stamp, photo specs slightly off, and insurance policy that does not list Norway explicitly. We fix these before submission.
FAQ
Can I apply for a Norway Schengen visa at any consulate?
No. You must apply at the consulate of your main destination, defined as where you will spend the most nights. If you spend equal nights in two countries, apply at the country of first entry.
How recent should my photos be?
Taken in the last 6 months. Consulates reject older photos because they may not match your current appearance for biometric comparison.
Does my passport need to be brand new?
No, but it must have been issued within the last 10 years, be valid for at least 3 months past your return date, have 2 blank pages, and be undamaged. A passport older than 10 years on the date of application is rejected by Schengen consulates even if technically still valid.