Recent changes

Annex 28 to the Visa Code Handbook is updated. Norway re-started the representation of the Netherlands in Malawi as of 1 September 2025. 

Changes have been made in other Schengen countries' diplomatic missions with visa authority. Norway is represented by Denmark in Israel, and Sweden no longer represents Norway in Ethiopia.

A minor change has been made to reflect a technical change in the Data System for Immigration and Refugee Affairs (DUF). Second paragraph under point 12. Registration of relationships is new:

"When looking up cases for persons who are already in the Immigration Administration's systems with a DUF number, some relationships may be shown as "uncertain" in the relationship list. This may occur for the following relationships: spouse, partner and parent/child. The registration may be changed in connection with decision-making. The code "uncertain" cannot be selected when registering new relationships."

Sections 3.5 and 3.6 are updated to reflect technical changes to the foreign service missions' checklist. The technical changes are scheduled for production 1 October 2025.

The guideline has been updated in section 3.4, ninth paragraph. The reason for the change is that the concept of minimum pension has been phased out. The annex has been updated with a new name and new rates. The total pension is now NOK 243,759 per year and NOK 20,313 per month.

Annex 5 of the Visa Code Handbook has been updated following a notification by Norway, regarding the reintroduction of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic- and service / official passports issued by Georgia, in accordance with Article 12 of the Regulation (EU) 2018/1806.

As of 16 August 2025, Norway has partially suspended the bilateral facilitation agreement on the issuance of visa with Georgia and hence reintroduced the visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports and service/official passports issued by Georgia. 

Annex 8 to the Schengen Practical Handbook for Border Guards is updated. As of 16 August 2025, Norway has partially suspended the bilateral facilitation agreement on the issuance of visa with Georgia and hence reintroduced the visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports and service/official passports issued by Georgia.

Annex 28 of the Visa Code Handbook is updated following a notification by Norway regarding the closure of their visa section in Accra, Ghana on September 1st. The Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi assumed responsibility for the processing of visa applications submitted through an external service provider in Accra and the Ivory Coast from 31 July this year. 

The annex has been updated.

The guideline point 4.3.4 Retirement pension and disability benefit, second to last paragraph has been amended. The change does not entail any change in practice, but is made to clarify that supplementary benefits also apply to disability benefit.

The guideline and annex are updated as the UDI has changed the starting point for the assessment of what is normal salary for people with higher education who are not covered by a collective agreement or regulation.

The rates for the subsistence requirement are updated. As of May 1 2025, 2,5 G corresponds to NOK 325 400.

The rates for the subsistence requirement are updated. As of May 1 2025, 2,5 G corresponds to NOK 325 400.

The rates for the subsistence requirement are updated. As of May 1 2025, 2,5 G corresponds to NOK 325 400.

The rates for the subsistence requirement are updated. As of May 1 2025, 2,5 G corresponds to NOK 325 400.

Annex 28 to the Visa Code Handbook is updated. Norway does not represent Belgium anymore in Malawi as from 05.06.2025. Visa applicants are redirected to the Belgian embassy in Dar Es Salaam. 

The guideline section 7.1 is updated after the Immigration Regulations section 17-11a, second paragraph, was repealed with effect from 2 June 2025. There is no longer a requirement to hand in previous residence cards.

The guideline has been amended in sections 7 and 12.1 concerning the granting of visas, which has been revised to provide clearer guidance on the use of discretion when issuing multiple-entry visas. It has also been divided into subpoints. Some information about the cascade model has been removed, as it is already covered by the Visa Code and the Visa Handbook.

The annex has been updated due to changes in the Main Collective Agreement in the State. The amount for a Bachelor's degree has been adjusted in accordance with the general wage growth linked to the National Insurance Scheme (G).

The annex has been updated with new rates. The basic grant for higher education in the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen) amounts to NOK 15 169 per month for the academic year 2025-2026. This rate applies as a subsistence requirement for one month from and including 1 August 2025 up to and including July 2026.