Norway
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Apply for a visa for France
Visa applications submitted in Norway are examined by the consular section of the French Embassy in Oslo, the only empowered authority to take decisions about visas.
Reception of visa applicants residing in Norway are ensured by appointment only by the consular section of the French Embassy in Oslo.
NB :
- Norwegians citizens are not subject to a visa to enter France regardless of the duration or reason of their stay.
- All citizens holding a valid ordinary passport and a valid Norwegian resident permit are not subject to an entry visa to France for touristic short stays (not exceeding 90 days per period of 180 days).
For all special cases (African state representation and Monaco), as well as for the holders of service, official and or diplomatic passports, please refer to the section « Particular situations » or contact our office by email : ambafrance.oslo@diplomatie.gouv.fr
What are the application fees?
Fees are seen in Norwegian Crowns (NOK) by the French administration for the processing of your application. The rates are indicated in euros (€), to get the price in local currency (NOK), please convert the amount indicated in the table by applying the rate of Chancery.
The amount received is kept by the administration, even in the case of refusal of visa.
Book an appointment
Wait times may vary depending on the number of applicants and the season. Users are therefore required to anticipate in order to obtain their appointment.
Please be aware that the demands tend to increase before summer (may to august) and winter holidays, stretching the wait time (both to get an appointment and to get your visa, if granted).
Make sure you have left enough time before your departure date in order to:
1/ get an appointment
AND
2/ have your application reviewed (application should be submitted between three months to three weeks prior to your departure date).
To make an appointment, please contact the visa section of the French Embassy: ambafrance.oslo@diplomatie.gouv.fr
The visa section of the French Embassy in Oslo
Drammensveien 69
0244 Oslo
Norway
POSTAL ADDRESS
Embassy of the French Republic
P.O.Box 4013 AMB
0244 OSLO
ambafrance.oslo@diplomatie.gouv.fr
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(appointment only)
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Pratical information
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Public holidays in 2022:
Thursday April 14
Friday April 15
Monday April 18
Tuesday May 17
Thursday May 26
Monday June 6
Monday August 15
Tuesday November 1st
Friday November 11
Monday December 26
Security Information
For security reasons, luggage, suitcases, backpacks, and any other large bags are not allowed on the premises of the Consulate of France. Please make the proper arrangements before visiting the Consulate, since there is nowhere to store bags in the building. When you visit a French Consulate, you must not bring any weapons or dangerous items with you. Security checks will be performed before you are admitted to the premises.
Practical information
Visa applicants must present themselves in person at their given appointment.
Prepare your visit/appointment :
The following must be gathered BEFORE your visit :
- A passport in good condition, issued no more than 10 years ago, the validity of which extends at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen Area, including at least two blank pages;
- 2 visa application forms completely filled out
- 2 recent photographs in accordance with the ISO/IEC standard (pdf).
- The supporting documents (originals + copy) specific to your situation and purpose of travel;
- Cash or credit card in order to pay the Fees
- The fees are given in euros, but the French Embassy only accepts local currency (NOK). Please check this link in order to know the correct amount requested.
- A prepaid (155 nok in stamps) self-addressed envelope (size of the envelope 148mm x 121mm) if the passport has to be shipped back to you.
NB: Make sure that you come with all original documents AND a copy.
Providing your Biometric Data
All visas issued by France are biometric visas.
Any visa applicant aged 12 or older is required in person.
The following biometric data will be required: a photograph ISO/IEC standard (pdf) and 10 fingerprints, taken digitally.
However, it is also possible to have your previous biometric data re-used if you were issued a Schengen visa within at least the previous 59 months.
Advantages of biometrics
Biometric technology provides you with protection: the ability to compare your biometric data makes it easier to identify you. Should your travel documents be lost or stolen, biometric technology will protect you from identity theft and fraudulent use of your passport.
Collecting your passport
You can collect your passport yourself or have it sent by prepaid mail (180 nok for an 148mm x 121mm sized envelope).
Follow your request
You can follow the progress of your request from your France-Visas account, under "My requests".
Visa requirements for official passport holders
Visas are issued to holders of official passports by the visa sections of the consular section of the French Embassy from Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 12:30pm.
Visas issued to holders of official passports (i.e. related to their functions) are free of charge.
For more information, please contact us: ambafrance.oslo@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Representation of African countries
Most African countries, with the exception of the Central African Republic, have recently introduced biometric visa systems online or at the border. Therefore there is a risk that the non-biometric visa issued by France may not allow entry into these countries and that the applicant is obliged to apply for a visa at the border and will be charged for it.
We invite you to contact the competent authorities of the country of destination in order to apply for a visa or to ensure that the issuance of a visa at the border is possible taking into account your nationality.
Visas to Monaco
The French Embassy delivers long stay visa to Monaco
For more information, please contact us: ambafrance.oslo@diplomatie.gouv.fr
If you have any problems with your visa application, please contact the visa section of the consulate for assistance. When writing to us, ambafrance.oslo@diplomatie.gouv.fr, please include all the following in the body of your e-mail along with your question(s):
- Your full name
- Your citizenship
- If you are not a EEA citizen, the scan of your Norwegian resident permit
- Which visa you are applying for (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC on which visa solicited according to the list on our website, do not just mention "long stay visa or short stay visa", since there are many different long stay visas)
- The approximate length of your stay in France
- City and country where you currently reside
- Your phone number
Please note : you will receive a reply if your questions are not already answered on our website.