Norwegian visa for German citizens
A visa is NOT required for German passport holders visiting Norway for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For German citizens to enter Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for German citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for German citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding German 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 Germany, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Berlin: The Embassy of Norway in Berlin, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Bremen: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Bremen, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Essen: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Essen, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Mainz: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Mainz, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Hamburg: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Hamburg, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Hanover: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Hanover, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 18 minutes)
- Kiel: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Kiel, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Leipzig: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Leipzig, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Lubeck: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Lubeck, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Munich: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Munich, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Rostock: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Rostock, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Stuttgart: The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Stuttgart, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to Germany for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Germany traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Germany) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,430,647 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,347,308 | -5.83% |
| 2010 | 1,444,537 | 7.22% |
| 2011 | 1,319,529 | -8.65% |
| 2012 | 1,444,537 | 9.47% |
| 2013 | 1,375,088 | -4.81% |
| 2014 | 1,388,978 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 1,459,908 | 5.11% |
| 2016 | 1,430,709 | -2.00% |
| 2017 | 1,416,110 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 1,518,304 | 7.22% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Norway & Germany comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of Germany is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi). This means Germany is 4.79% smaller than Norway.
As of November 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 79,489,105 fewer people than the population of Germany.
We have highlighted Norway & Germany’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | Germany | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 85,124,485 | 79.5 million fewer people live in Norway than Germany |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 227 | Norway has 128 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Germany. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 145 | Norway passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 593 | Norwegian hosts 384 fewer foreign missions than Germany. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Germany travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from Germany visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 1,518,304.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 58 minutes
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