Visa for Norway from Iraq: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. For tourism, Iraqi citizens fall under the Schengen short-stay (type C) visa. Because Norway must be your main destination or first point of entry, it processes the application. The visa is valid across the whole Schengen area, but you should not apply through Norway if most of the trip takes place elsewhere.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare the completed form, a passport valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure with two blank pages, two recent compliant photos, a return flight reservation, proof of accommodation, evidence of sufficient funds and travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000. The visa fee is typically €90 for an adult, excluding provider service charges. Confirm the exact amount with the official source before paying.

Start by completing the application in UDI's online Application Portal, then book an appointment at the Norwegian embassy responsible for Iraq or the mandated visa application centre (for example VFS Global). Attend in person for biometric capture and submit the complete file. Check udi.no to confirm which mission and provider currently cover Iraq.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Norway is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Norway has no consulate in Iraq, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Iraq, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Iraq but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days, so apply early, at least three weeks before departure and up to six months ahead. Appointment slots grow scarce in peak season. A consistent itinerary, compliant insurance and clear proof of funds reduce the chance of requests for extra documents.

Refusals often stem from inadequate insurance, a passport too close to expiry, bank statements seen as weak, or applying through the wrong Schengen country. Do not book non-refundable tickets before the grant, and verify the provider currently competent for Iraq, as partners change.