Norwegian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Norway for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Brussels: The Embassy of in Brussels, ~ 537.50 kilometers (333.99 mi) away from Paris, France. (Working hours: Close now).
- Bregenz: The Consulate of in Bregenz, ~ 589.63 kilometers (366.38 mi) away from Paris, France. (Working hours: Close now).
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 286,794 | N/A |
| 2009 | 292,832 | 2.11% |
| 2010 | 292,832 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 304,907 | 4.12% |
| 2012 | 286,794 | -5.94% |
| 2013 | 298,870 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 301,889 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 326,866 | 8.27% |
| 2016 | 336,671 | 3.00% |
| 2017 | 336,671 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 313,791 | -6.80% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Norway & France comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 49.91% larger than Norway.
As of October 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 60,356,139 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Norway & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 65,991,519 | 60.4 million fewer people live in Norway than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 267 | Norway has 168 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 143 | Norway passport holders visit 0 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 479 | Norwegian hosts 270 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 313,791.
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