Norwegian visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting Norway for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese 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 China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Norway in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 58 minutes)
- Hong Kong: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 28 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Norway in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 28 minutes)
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of Norway in Guangzhou, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 28 minutes)
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 292,896 | N/A |
| 2009 | 298,639 | 1.96% |
| 2010 | 278,538 | -6.73% |
| 2011 | 292,896 | 5.15% |
| 2012 | 284,281 | -2.94% |
| 2013 | 290,024 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 176,767 | -39.05% |
| 2015 | 287,153 | 62.45% |
| 2016 | 272,795 | -5.00% |
| 2017 | 292,896 | 7.37% |
| 2018 | 298,639 | 1.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Norway & China comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 25.70 times bigger than Norway.
As of October 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 1,461,755,209 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Norway & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.5 billion fewer people live in Norway than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 276 | Norway has 177 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 37 | Norway passport holders can visit 106 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 344 | Norwegian hosts 135 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 298,639.
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