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Norway

  • Oslo
  • Europe
  • Norwegian Bokmål

At a glance

Norway: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Oslo
Population
5,627,400
Area
385,207 km² · 148,729 sq mi
Languages
Norwegian Bokmål, Sámi, Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian
Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Calling code
+47
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.no
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • NATO
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Norway visa requirements

Norway entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa-free92 passports

Visa required105 passports

Safety

Norway safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated September 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Norway: frequently asked questions

Norway visa: do I need one?
Norway entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Norway: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Norway at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Norway: what currency is used?
Currency in Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK).
Norway: what language do people speak?
Languages of Norway: Norwegian Bokmål, Sámi, Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian.
Norway: what is the capital?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.

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