Norway Entry Requirements for UK Citizens

Entry requirements for UK citizens

Visa Free (Schengen area) — ETIAS required from 2025 applies to UK passport holders visiting Norway. Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of stay and issued within last 10 years. The maximum permitted stay is 90 days within any 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined.

Safety overview

Norway has a safety score of 93 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. This places it among the safer tourist destinations worldwide.

Safest areas in Norway

• Oslo city centre
• Bergen Bryggen wharf area
• Tromso city centre
• Flam village
• Alesund town centre

Tourist scams to avoid in Norway

• Very low crime rate — Norway is among the world's safest destinations
• Overpriced tourist restaurants along Oslo waterfront — move away from Aker Brygge for better prices
• Unofficial fjord boat tour operators — book through Norway's official tourism operators

Best months to visit Norway

The best months to visit are June, July, August, December, January, February.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official UK government travel advisory and the Norway embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. UK passport holders can visit Norway and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days. Norway is a Schengen member but not an EU member. From 2025, UK travellers must obtain ETIAS authorisation before travel — apply at etias.ec.europa.eu for EUR 7, valid 3 years. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) records biometrics at the first Schengen crossing. Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and be valid for the full duration of your stay.