Norwegian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Norway for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Norway in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Winnipeg: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Vancouver: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 47 minutes)
- Toronto: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- St. Johns: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in St. Johns, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Fredericton: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Fredericton, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Regina: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Regina, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 47 minutes)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Edmonton: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Edmonton, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 47 minutes)
- Calgary: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 47 minutes)
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 42,166 | N/A |
| 2009 | 42,156 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 46,240 | 9.69% |
| 2011 | 48,141 | 4.11% |
| 2012 | 44,019 | -8.56% |
| 2013 | 46,347 | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 47,094 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 52,002 | 10.42% |
| 2016 | 57,812 | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 60,644 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 55,174 | -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 & Canada comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 24.90 times bigger than Norway.
As of October 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 33,786,299 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Norway & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 39,421,679 | 33.8 million fewer people live in Norway than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 144 | Norway has 45 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 129 | Norway passport holders can visit 14 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 469 | Norwegian hosts 260 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 55,174.
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- Oslo to Ottawa: 11489.78 km (7139.41 mi)
- Travel time: 23 hours 56 minutes
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