VISAHJELP

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.

LAST VERIFIED · 2026-04-19 UDI.no

From UDI

“If you plan to travel to Norway to attend a cultural event or visit an organisation, you will normally be granted a visa. If you plan to attend an important event or visit a well-known organisation, you have a better chance.”
— UDI · Norwegian Directorate of Immigration

What you need

  • You must have an invitation from the person in charge of the event. This applies for example if you are going to participate in Norway Cup, attend the Mela Festival or the ISFiT Festival, or visit Red Cross Norway.

Checklist

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  • Original passport valid for 3+ months after travel, with 2+ blank pages. Copy of bio data page. *
  • One photo not older than six months, not edited *
  • Signed print out of harmonised application form from UDI online portal *
  • Travel medical insurance valid for entire trip and Schengen area (min EUR 30,000 coverage) *
  • Flight reservation of return or round ticket *
  • Proof of lodging: hotel reservations, rental, campus residence, or sponsorship form for private accommodation *
  • Residence confirmation (Xác nhận cư trú) or equivalent proof of residence *
  • Previous visas with entry/exit stamps (recommended for long-term/multiple entry applications)
  • Power of Attorney (if another person represents you during case process)
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Proof of financial means

  • Original bank account statements (company or individual) - last three months turnover *

If the applicant is employed

  • Last three payslips *
  • Labour contract or recent employer statement *
  • Approval for holidays from employer *

If the applicant is self-employed

  • Certificate of registration of the company (max 3 months old, legalised) *
  • Statement of taxes payment *

If the applicant is retired

  • Pension statements *

Other means

  • Remittances
  • Credit cards
  • Regular incomes generated by property
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Cultural event or organisation

  • Invitation, entry tickets, enrolments or programmes from host organisation
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If the applicant is a minor

If the applicant is a minor

  • Written consent of other parent/guardian (if minor travels with one parent) or both parents (if alone) *
  • Birth certificate of the minor applicant (max 3 months old, legalised) *
  • Copies of ID cards of both parents *

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