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Do I need a visa for Norway? Nationality: Russia

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 26 October 2026

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Passport only Entry restrictedSince 29 May 2024 Norway refuses entry to Russian citizens travelling for tourism or other non-essential purposes, on Norwegian or other Schengen visas. Exceptions: close family in Norway, work or study in Norway or another Schengen country. — High North News: Norway closes its border to Russian tourists (29 May 2024) secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
Schengen residence permit No visa neededTravel to other Schengen countries with a residence permit issued by a Schengen country. In the country that issued it, you live without this limit. up to 90 days within 180 days DOFI (Belgium): visa-free travel with Schengen residence permits confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen permanent residence No visa neededTravel to other Schengen countries with a residence permit issued by a Schengen country. In the country that issued it, you live without this limit. up to 90 days within 180 days DOFI (Belgium): visa-free travel with Schengen residence permits confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen national D visa No visa neededA national D visa from one Schengen country allows travel to other Schengen countries. up to 90 days within 180 days DOFI (Belgium): visa-free travel with Schengen residence permits confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
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