Norwegian visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Norway for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Norway.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Norway.
If you are looking for Norway visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The Embassy of Norway in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Perth: The Consulate of Norway in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 16 minutes)
- Brisbane: The Consulate of Norway in Brisbane, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 16 minutes)
- Hobart: The Consulate of Norway in Hobart, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Adelaide: The Consulate of Norway in Adelaide, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 16 minutes)
- Melbourne: The Consulate General of Norway in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Sydney: The Consulate General of Norway in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 151,710 | N/A |
| 2009 | 151,675 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 166,368 | 9.69% |
| 2011 | 173,209 | 4.11% |
| 2012 | 158,376 | -8.56% |
| 2013 | 166,752 | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 169,440 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 187,099 | 10.42% |
| 2016 | 208,004 | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 218,195 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 198,511 | -9.02% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Norway & Australia comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 21.03 times bigger than Norway.
As of October 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 21,368,997 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Norway & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 27,004,377 | 21.4 million fewer people live in Norway than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 136 | Norway has 37 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 130 | Norway passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 319 | Norwegian hosts 110 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 198,511.
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