Tourist visa / Short stay up to 90 days

When should I apply at the Norwegian Embassy in Tel Aviv,
the Representative Office of Norway in Al Ram, or
visa application officer Ms. Majda Shorafa at the UNDP Office in Gaza.

If Norway is the main or only destination of your visit  you may apply to the Norwegian Embassy in Tel Aviv - tel: 03 7441490, to the Norwegian Representative Office in Al Ram - tel: 02 2345050, or the Embassy's contact in Gaza:  visa application officer Ms. Majda Shorafa, tel: 08 2824611.  If you do not have a main destination and you apply to the Norwegian Embassy, then Norway must be the first country of entry.

Please note that you have to submit your application in person.
If you cannot apply in person, please contact the Embassy for further instructions.

What should I submit?
Please submit the following documentation:

• A signed passport or travel document, valid for at least three months after the expiry date of the visa applied for. The re-entry visa for Israel, if required, must also be valid for at least three months after the return.
  
  
• An official visa application form with two photos. 
  The Photo shall: 
  - be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
  - be printed on quality photopaper with high solution
  - be in colours with a white background
  - be 35 - 40 mm in width
  - maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
  - full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
  - show the whole head and the top of the shoulders
  - the face shall occupy 70 - 80% of the picture
  - show open eyes that are clearly visible.  Hair shall not cover the eyes
  
  Regarding glasses:
  Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible
  - the glasses cannot be coloured
  - the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
  - there can not be reflection in the glasses
  
  Regarding head-dress:
  Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown
  - chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
  - shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed
  
  
• Flight itinerary and Documentation that proves the purpose of your trip.

a) Private/official/tourist visit:

1. A letter of invitation from your family or friends guaranteeing your stay in Norway together with a written commitment that they support you  financially during your stay and a signed Guarantee Form from the police in  Norway.
2. An official letter of invitation from the organization in Norway together with a written commitment that they cover all the financial cost endured by you for the specific period.
3. Proof of income for the past three months.
4. Your employer’s confirmation of your employment or employment contract.

b) Business trip:

1. An original letter of invitation from your Norwegian business partner (not by fax) with its official letterhead, duly signed by the company, explaining the purpose of the visit.  It must also contain their commitment to pay for any cost (i.e. medical treatment) that may arise during your visit.
2. Extract of the trade register and a copy of the supplement of the trade register, containing the official signature specimens of the authorised persons of the company.
3. Certificate of your own business by your Chamber of Commerce or letter from your company stating your position in the company and the purpose of your journey.  (or see point d)

c) Trip to seminars, conventions, exhibitions, etc.:

1. An original letter of invitation from the Norwegian organisation (not by fax), with its official letterhead duly signed by the head explaining the purpose of the visit, together with a written commitment that they support you financially during your stay or a  signed Guarantee Form from the police in Norway.
2. An extract of the Union registers (including the signature specimen of the authorised persons of the union).
3. Certificate of your own business by your Chamber of Commerce or letter from your company stating your position in the company and the purpose of your journey. (or see point d)

d) Alternative to point a) b) c):

1. Hotel reservation for the entire stay.
2. Proof of income and/or sufficient fund to cover the costs of your intended stay.
3. Your employer’s confirmation of your employment or employment contract or your school’s/university’s confirmation of your registration.
4. Once your visa is approved: a confirmed return ticket, receipt of advance paid hotel reservation for the entire stay and sufficient travel and health insurance with a minimum of Euro 30.000 coverage of medical expenses have to be presented upon issuing of the visa.