Family and Friends Visa Document Checklist
Family and Friends Visa Document Checklist
Family and Friends Visa Document Checklist
You must submit all the necessary documents with the application, otherwise the application may be
rejected. The documents must be provided in:
Please print out the document, tick off and sign below to confirm which documents you have
submitted. Attach the Document Checklist to your application and deliver the application in
following order:
1. Original current passport and all previous passports. Passport must be valid at least 3
months beyond intended travel, issued within the previous 10 years, and containing at least
two blank pages.
2. Applicant’s passport photo (white background) not older than six months (35-40MM).
3. Signed cover letter from the online Application Portal Norway received by e-mail. It can also
be retrieved online from the Application Portal.
4. Print and answer all questions in the questionnaire for C-visa and submit it with your visa
application. Find the questionnaire further down in this document.
5. Valid travel/health insurance for the entire journey in the Schengen Area. See list of
approved Indian travel insurance companies here. More details can be found at UDI's
webpages.
6. Confirmed booking (travel itinerary) of roundtrip air ticket, with fixed travel dates of
maximum 90 days and correct number of entries, see the regulations of entries.
Do not buy the ticket until visa has been granted. Note: The visa will be issued according to
the dates on the flight bookings.
7. Invitation letter stating the purpose of the visit and the relation between the applicant and
the inviting party/reference.
8. Copy of the first and last page of the reference passport (last page only for Indian passport
holders).
10. Documents of employment, school, studies and permission for leave, and income if any.
11. The original UDI guarantee form for visit (attested by the police in Norway) if the reference
is guaranteeing for the cost of travel and stay. If covering the cost of the visit yourself, you
need to document to have NOK 500 per day/person e.g. in the form of a statement of
account from your bank, or a wage specification for the past six months.
13. Copies of the biodata page and all used pages in your passport.
14. Letter granting Power of Attorney. (Optional for applicants who want another person to
represent them in the case. Separate form for Power of Attorney can be found here.)
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Necessary documents for persons under 18:
If you are travelling alone: An original and a copy of letter of consent signed by both parents
and legalized.
If you are travelling with only one of your parents: An original and a copy of letter of consent
from the other parent and legalized.
If the parent you are travelling with has single custody: A shown original and a copy of
certificate of single custody.
I hereby confirm that I personally have submitted this application for a visa and that all information
stated in the application and the supporting documentation is true. I am aware that providing
incorrect information or falsified documents deliberately are punishable acts by Norwegian law.
Purpose of visit:
Who will you visit? What is your relation with the reference (in case of tourism: name of
hotel is sufficient; in case of visit to non-family: Please explain how
you know each other):
Are you employed If yes, where? Since when? What position? Monthly
or self-employed? income:
Have you travelled If so, where? What purpose? Did you adhere to the
to Schengen regulations? If not, why?
before?
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Have you ever been rejected a visa or residence permit to any Schengen countries? If so, why? You
may attach the rejection letter(s):
Fill in details of close family members (It is mandatory to fill out all questions):
Mother:
Father:
Other:
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