Photocopy of Roundtrip Airline Ticket Reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from
Schengen state and specifying entry and exit from Norway. The ticket should be bought only after the visa has
been granted. Mode of transport in/around Schengen states (boat, train, car, bus) or written itinerary is required.
Note: If the application is approved, the visa will be issued according to your roundtrip airline ticket reservation.
Visiting family: If visiting a relative, submit birth or marriage certificates or other document to verify family
relationship. Original signed letter of invitation from your relative. Certified true copy of the personal page of
the reference person’s passport. Certified true copy of relative’s residence permit if not a Nordic citizen.
Visiting friends: submit original signed letter of invitation from your friend stating the purpose of visit. The
letter must state how you know each other/for how long you have known each other. Certified true copy of the
personal page of the reference person’s passport. Certified true copy of the reference person’s residence
permit if not a Nordic citizen.
Visiting boyfriend/girlfriend: submit original signed letter of invitation from your friend stating the purpose of
visit. The letter must state how you know each other/for how long you have known each other, where you met.
Certified true copy of the personal page of the reference person’s passport. Certified true copy of the reference
person’s residence permit if not a Nordic citizen.
Submit certified photocopies of stamps from the reference person’s passport to prove time spent together in
applicant’s country. If both parties have spent time together outside South Africa: both parties’ passports with
stamps should be submitted. Documentation of civil status of both parties.
Tourism- a detailed itinerary for travelling in Norway (and other Schengen countries if applicable), means of
transport in Norway/Schengen, booking of accommodation, a letter stating why you wish to travel to
Norway/Schengen.
Business trip: original certificate of employment (stating position, length of service, salary, purpose and
duration of the business trip). Original letter of invitation from the host company in Norway (must be written
on the company’s letterhead and duly signed by authorised representative in Norway).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS (under the age of 18)
Original unabridged birth certificate for the child
Passport for both parents
Certified parental consent by both parents – if the child is travelling alone
Notarized/certified consent - if the child travels with only one parent, the other parent must produce it
The relevant court decision - if only one parent has guardianship of the minor
If the other parent is dead- death certificate must be submitted