Norway Visa Information - Shanghai(China)

KIND ATTENTION: Restrictions on entry into Norway

The Norwegian Government has implemented extensive restrictions on entry into Norway due to the spread of COVID-19. As a result, foreigners who do not hold a valid residence permit in Norway will be rejected at the border and refused entry into Norway. For the time being, visas for visitors to Norway will not be granted.

For more information on the entry restrictions to Norway, please visit:
Temporary closure of VFS’ Visa Application Centers for Norway

Due to the extensive restrictions on entry into Norway, it will no longer be possible to submit applications for Schengen visas to Norway at any of VFS’ visa application centers. The application centers will still be open for submissions of applications for residence permits to Norway.

For any enquiries, please contact VFS Call center.
From 27 April 2020 onward, Norway Visa Application centre in Hangzhou will open on every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:00 Hrs to 13:00 Hrs; Norway Visa Application centre in Shanghai will open on every Tuesday and Thursday, from 09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs.
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Increased fees for visa applications

Please note: As of 2 February 2020 the Schengen visa fee per person (Short Stay Visa) will increase from 60 to 80 euros or the equivalent amount in your local currency. For children between 6-12 years old the visa fee will increase to 40 euros or equivalent.
Wuhan Visa Application Centre closure from 23 January 2020 - Information for customers planning to visit our Wuhan Visa Application Centre

Customers are advised that the Norway Visa Application Centre in Wuhan have been closed since 23 January 2020, on account of official notice from the Pneumonia Epidemic Control Headquarters of Wuhan to limit inflow and outflow of people and reduce the spread of the virus.

Customers who come to collect their passports on 23 January will need to come when the VAC reopens.

The reopening will be scheduled for after Chinese New Year, and will be announced separately according to the official notice from the Pneumonia Epidemic Control Headquarters of Wuhan. Please contact nordic.eastcn@vfshelpline.com for any inquiry.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
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