Norway travel guide for New Zealanders

New Zealanders do not need a visa for Norway for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. From 2026, you will need an ETIAS travel authorisation before you fly. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area (check).

Norway is part of the Schengen area, so the rules that apply to New Zealanders are the same as for other Schengen countries. You can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. The 90 days are shared across all Schengen countries, so time spent in France or Germany counts against the same allowance.

From 2026, you will need an ETIAS travel authorisation, which is not a visa but an online registration. Apply before booking flights; it is expected to cost around €7 and be valid for three years (check).

New Zealand does not have an embassy in Norway. The nearest New Zealand embassy is in Stockholm, Sweden, and it covers Norway. For consular help, contact the New Zealand Embassy in Stockholm or the New Zealand High Commission in London, which also handles some consular matters for the region.

For visa and immigration questions, contact the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) or the Norwegian embassy in Canberra, Australia, which covers New Zealand for Schengen visa applications if needed.

Norway is expensive, and New Zealanders should budget accordingly. A typical mid-range trip costs around NZ$250–350 per day per person, including accommodation, meals, transport and activities. Budget travellers can manage on NZ$150–200 per day with hostels, self-catering and bus travel.

Flights from New Zealand to Oslo typically cost NZ$1,500–2,500 return, with one or two stops in Asia or the Middle East. Internal flights within Norway are reasonably priced if booked early, and the Oslo–Bergen railway is a scenic and cost-effective option.

There are no direct flights from New Zealand to Norway. Most itineraries fly from Auckland or Christchurch to a European hub such as London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam or Doha, then connect to Oslo. Total travel time is typically 24–30 hours including connections.

Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) is the main international gateway. From there, domestic flights connect to Bergen, Tromsø, Trondheim and other cities. For the fjords, consider flying to Bergen and taking the train or bus from Oslo.

Norway uses type C and F plugs, the same as mainland Europe, with a standard voltage of 230 V and frequency of 50 Hz. New Zealand uses type I plugs, so you will need an adapter. Most modern devices handle 230 V, but check your chargers; if they only support 110–120 V, you will need a converter.

Tipping is not expected in Norway. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and Norwegians typically round up the amount or add 5–10% for good table service. In taxis, rounding up to the nearest 10 or 50 kroner is common. Tipping is not required in bars or for hotel staff.

In an emergency, dial 112 for police, 113 for ambulance, and 110 for fire. For non-emergency medical help outside regular hours, call 116 117. The emergency numbers work across Norway and are free from any phone. Save them in your phone before you travel.