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Abu Dhabi
General requirements “Schengen Visa – Category C”
Tourism
This information leaflet regarding tourist visits to Norway is valid for visa application in the United Arab Emirates.
This leaflet stipulates the legal requirements and is carried out in cooperation with VFS Global to facilitate the visa
application. This leaflet can be downloaded free of charge. Applicants are requested to read it carefully and observe
the regulations as stated below.
I . DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
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Applications form
 Fully completed application form (via Norway Portal). The online filled
application should be printed out, signed and dated by the applicant. Kindly
note that it is not possible to modify the online application electronically after
it is completed
 If the applicant is under the age of 18, signed form “Letter of consent” needs
to be attached including copies of parents/legal guardian passports
Passport in original
 Validity minimum 90 days from the date of expiry of the requested visa
 Signed by bearer
 Passport not older than 10 years
 At least two free opposite visa pages
 Previous passport if applicable
 Valid UAE residence permit valid up to 90 days from the date of expiry of the
requested visa/intended end of journey
Two recent biometric passport sized photographs (3,4x4,5 cm)
Requirements:
 Should not be older than 6 months
 A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% of the photo
 A uniform and light-colored background
 Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
 Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
Do not staple or glue the pictures to the application form
Photocopies
 1 passport copy of pages containing personal data
 1 copy of UAE residence permit /visa
 Copies of previous Schengen visa (if available Schengen visa stating VIS)
Overseas medical insurance
 Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen
countries
 Minimum coverage 30.000 € and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit
cards are NOT accepted)
 Conditions must be stated either on insurance document or on separate
confirmation letter
Postal address:
47270
Abu Dhabi
UAE
Office address:
Etihad Towers
T3- Level 11
Abu Dhabi
UAE
Telephone: +971 2 403 8400
Telefax: +971 2 403 8401
Enquiries to:
emb.abudhabi@mfa.no
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Flight and hotel reservation:
 Valid (existing) hotel booking/reservation with full address (name, street, city,
zip code, contact information, booking ref.)
 Flight reservation or travel itinerary. Do not buy the ticket until visa has been
granted
Letter from local employer/sponsor including name, postal address and telephone
number of sponsor/company, with details regarding applicant’s working position,
starting date of employment and salary and timeframe of work leave (expected date
to resume duties)
Proof of financial means of the applicant in the UAE, e.g. personal bank statements
of at least the last 3 months before application, personal property, assets, others…
Proof of visa fee online payment. The payment receipt should be printed and
enclosed to the application
Questionnaire. Filled and signed by the applicant
II. INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE VISA PROCESS
 The processing time at the Norwegian embassy due to necessary legal requirements (VIS) usually takes
up to 15 calendar days. Applicants are requested to refrain from status inquiries with the embassy
during these 15 days.
 Only complete applications can be accepted; Non-submission of necessary documentation may lead to
refusal of visa application.
 The visa fee has to be paid on net after filling in the application via Norway Portal.
 The Service fee has to be paid to VFS Global in cash upon submitting your application.
 During the processing time the passport has to remain with the Norwegian Embassy. If the applicant
needs her/his passport urgently during the processing period a written request must be submitted
together with supporting documents if applicable, and the embassy will return the passport to VFS
Global within 1 working day.
 False or falsified documents will lead to refusal of visa and /or further consequences.
 The Norwegian Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or call applicant for
an interview.
III SIGNATURES AND AGREEMENT
A)For Visa applicant:
I HAVE READ AND AGREED TOT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS VALID FOR THE VISA APPLICATION AS PER
ABOVE.
B) For VFS staff:
APPLICANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE ABOVE. THE REMARKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED TOGETHER WITH
APPLICANT.
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City and Date
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(Signature of applicant)
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(Signature of VFS staff)
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