Visa Free Countries for Norway Passport Holders [Including VOA, eVisa & ETA]

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Jyoti Bhatt
Last Updated
May 15, 2025
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3 min

As of 2025, Norwegian passport holders enjoy one of the world’s most powerful and respected travel documents. With visa-free or simplified entry to over 188 destinations globally, Norwegians benefit from unparalleled travel freedom. Whether you're exploring Europe, discovering the beaches of the Caribbean, or travelling for business across Asia, your Norwegian passport opens doors with minimal visa requirements. This guide outlines all the countries where Norwegian citizens can travel visa-free, obtain a visa on arrival (VOA), apply for an e-visa, or enter using an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Visa-Free Countries for Norwegian Citizens

As of 2025, Norwegian citizens enjoy visa-free access to numerous countries, including:

  1. Albania

  2. Andorra

  3. Angola

  4. Anguilla

  5. Antigua and Barbuda

  6. Argentina

  7. Armenia

  8. Aruba

  9. Austria

  10. Bahamas

  11. Barbados

  12. Belarus

  13. Belgium

  14. Belize

  15. Bermuda

  16. Bolivia

  17. Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba

  18. Bosnia and Herzegovina

  19. Botswana

  20. Brazil

  21. British Virgin Islands

  22. Brunei

  23. Bulgaria

  24. Cape Verde Islands

  25. Cayman Islands

  26. Chile

  27. China

  28. Colombia

  29. Cook Islands

  30. Costa Rica

  31. Croatia

  32. Curacao

  33. Cyprus

  34. Czechia

  35. Denmark

  36. Dominica

  37. Dominican Republic

  38. Ecuador

  39. El Salvador

  40. Estonia

  41. eSwatini

  42. Falkland Islands

  43. Faroe Islands

  44. Fiji

  45. France

  46. French Guiana

  47. French Polynesia

  48. French West Indies

  49. Georgia

  50. Germany

  51. Gibraltar

  52. Greece

  53. Greenland

  54. Grenada

  55. Guatemala

  56. Guyana

  57. Haiti

  58. Honduras

  59. Hong Kong (SAR China)

  60. Hungary

  61. Iceland

  62. Iraq

  63. Ireland

  64. Italy

  65. Jamaica

  66. Japan

  67. Kazakhstan

  68. Kiribati

  69. Kosovo

  70. Kyrgyzstan

  71. Laos

  72. Latvia

  73. Lesotho

  74. Liechtenstein

  75. Lithuania

  76. Luxembourg

  77. Macao (SAR China)

  78. Madagascar

  79. Malawi

  80. Malaysia

  81. Malta

  82. Marshall Islands

  83. Mauritius

  84. Mayotte

  85. Mexico

  86. Micronesia

  87. Moldova

  88. Monaco

  89. Mongolia

  90. Montenegro

  91. Montserrat

  92. Morocco

  93. Mozambique

  94. Namibia

  95. Netherlands

  96. New Caledonia

  97. Nicaragua

  98. Niue

  99. North Macedonia

  100. Norway

  101. Oman

  102. Palau Islands

  103. Palestinian Territory

  104. Panama

  105. Paraguay

  106. Peru

  107. Philippines

  108. Poland

  109. Portugal

  110. Reunion

  111. Romania

  112. Samoa

  113. San Marino

  114. Sao Tome and Principe

  115. Senegal

  116. Serbia

  117. Singapore

  118. Slovakia

  119. Slovenia

  120. Solomon Islands

  121. South Africa

  122. South Korea

  123. Spain

  124. St. Kitts and Nevis

  125. St. Lucia

  126. St. Maarten

  127. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

  128. Suriname

  129. Sweden

  130. Switzerland

  131. Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)

  132. Tajikistan

  133. Thailand

  134. The Gambia

  135. Timor-Leste

  136. Tonga

  137. Trinidad and Tobago

  138. Tunisia

  139. Türkiye

  140. Turks and Caicos Islands

  141. Tuvalu

  142. Ukraine

  143. United Arab Emirates

  144. United Kingdom

  145. Uruguay

  146. Uzbekistan

  147. Vanuatu

  148. Vatican City

  149. Venezuela

  150. Zambia

  151. Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival Countries for Norwegian Citizens

Here is the list of countries where Norwegian passport holders can get a VOA:

  1. Bahrain

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Burundi

  4. Cambodia

  5. Comoro Islands

  6. Djibouti

  7. Egypt

  8. Ethiopia

  9. Guinea-Bissau

  10. Indonesia

  11. Iran

  12. Jordan

  13. Kuwait

  14. Lebanon

  15. Maldives

  16. Myanmar

  17. Nepal

  18. Qatar

  19. Rwanda

  20. Saudi Arabia

  21. Sierra Leone

  22. Somalia

  23. St. Helena

  24. Tanzania

E-visa Countries for Norwegian Citizens

Here is the list of countries where Norwegian passport holders can get an e-visa:

  1. Azerbaijan

  2. Benin

  3. Burkina Faso

  4. Cameroon

  5. Cuba

  6. Equatorial Guinea

  7. Gabon

  8. Guinea

  9. India

  10. Mauritania

  11. Pakistan

  12. Papua New Guinea

  13. Russian Federation

  14. Syria

  15. Togo

  16. Uganda

  17. Vietnam

ETA Countries for Norwegian Citizens 

Here is the list of countries to which Norwegian citizens can travel with an ETA:

  1. American Samoa

  2. Australia

  3. Canada

  4. Guam

  5. Israel

  6. Kenya

  7. New Zealand

  8. Northern Mariana Islands

  9. Puerto Rico

  10. Seychelles

  11. Sri Lanka

  12. United Kingdom

  13. United States

  14. US Virgin Islands

Travelling with a Norwegian passport in 2025 means enjoying one of the highest levels of global mobility. With visa-free or simplified access to countries across nearly every continent, planning your next adventure has never been easier. Still, it’s important to stay updated as visa rules can change. Always confirm the latest requirements with official embassy sources before your trip.

Can Norwegian citizens travel freely within the EU?

Yes. As Norway is part of the Schengen Area, citizens enjoy freedom of movement across the EU and EEA countries without needing a visa or passport controls.

What is the difference between e-visa and ETA?

  • An e-visa is an electronic visa applied for before travel and is usually linked to your passport.

  • An ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is a simpler pre-travel authorisation process, typically for visa-exempt travellers.

What are some popular tourist destinations that require an e-visa for Norwegians?

Countries such as India, Vietnam, Cuba, Russia, and Azerbaijan require Norwegian citizens to apply for an e-visa before entry.