Visit parents or children
Short visit to your parents or adult children in Norway, up to 90 days — normally granted when you have a valid invitation from them.
Visit spouse or cohabitant
Short visit to your spouse or cohabitant in Norway, up to 90 days — normally granted with a valid invitation and proof of the relationship; how long you have been apart weighs on the decision.
Visit sister or brother
Short visit to a sibling in Norway, up to 90 days — approval depends on showing strong ties to your home country so the authorities are confident you will return.
Visit another family member
Short visit to a more distant relative (grandparent, aunt, cousin) in Norway, up to 90 days — requires very strong ties to your home country and a valid invitation.
Visit girlfriend or boyfriend
Short visit to your girlfriend or boyfriend in Norway, up to 90 days — granted when you can document an established relationship, typically with a history of meeting and time spent together.
Business
Short business visit to Norway, up to 90 days — normally granted when you have a valid invitation from the firm or authority you will meet and the meeting is important for your business.
Cultural event or organisation
Short visit to Norway to take part in a cultural event or organisation (for example Norway Cup, the Mela Festival, ISFiT) — normally granted when you have a valid invitation from the event organiser.
Tourism or other reasons
Short tourist stay in Norway up to 90 days — approval depends on showing strong ties to your home country so the authorities are confident you will return.
EU/EEA family member
Short visit (up to 90 days) as a close family member of an EU/EEA citizen other than Norwegian who is staying in Norway — covered by EU/EEA free-movement rules and normally granted.