Saudi ArabiaNorway: Visa required

Saudi ArabiaNorway

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Norway?

Visa required

Yes. Saudi Arabia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Norway.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,795 km, straight line (~6h 8m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Norway138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Norway passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Norway

Saudi Arabia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Saudi Arabia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Norway?

Yes. Saudi Arabia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Norway.

How far is Norway from Saudi Arabia?

About 4,795 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 8m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Norway?

Norwegian krone (NOK).

What is the emergency number in Norway?

110 / 112 / 113.

What time zone is Norway in?

Oslo (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Oslo?

Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), about 37 km away.

How many countries can enter Norway without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Norway visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Saudi Arabia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Norway?

Isle of Man, United Kingdom, Belarus.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.5°C	7.5°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.1°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.8°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	24.9°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.3°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.1°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	28.9°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.3°C	4mm	301h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Balad, Jeddah
At-Turaif District
Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Hegra
Qaryat al-Faw
Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

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About Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country comprising the western and northernmost parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe, the remote Arctic island Jan Mayen and the archipelago Svalbard. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a dependency, and not a part of the Kingdom; Norway also claims the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. Norway has a population of approximately 5.6 million, and a total area of 385,207 square kilometres (148,729 sq mi). Its capital and largest city is Oslo. The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden, and is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast. Norway has an extensive coastline facing the Skagerrak strait, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea.

CapitalOslo

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.6M

Area323,802 km²

CurrencyNorwegian krone (1 USD ≈ 9.44 NOK)

LanguagesNorwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami

Calling code+47

Drives on theright

TimezoneOslo (UTC+2)

Nearest airportOslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 37 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites12

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$94,594 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2020)

Climate in Oslo

Warmest June, coolest February, driest April, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Oslo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.6°C	0.2°C	74mm	94h
February	4.3°C	-1.3°C	76mm	144h
March	5.6°C	-0.6°C	60mm	238h
April	11.1°C	2°C	30mm	309h
May	14.4°C	4.5°C	47mm	417h
June	22.9°C	12.9°C	108mm	395h
July	17.9°C	10.9°C	112mm	359h
August	21.1°C	12.6°C	45mm	363h
September	16.5°C	8.9°C	77mm	249h
October	10.3°C	5.7°C	182mm	142h
November	7.1°C	3°C	86mm	81h
December	2.9°C	0.1°C	185mm	23h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Norway is a land of great fjords, great valleys, wide forests and gorgeous lakes. It also hosts lively cities such as Oslo and Bergen. Norway is the westernmost, northernmost and, surprisingly, the easternmost of the Scandinavian countries – among the Nordic countries only Finland stretches slightly further east. See the midnight sun, watch the Northern Lights, live its rich cultural heritage and eye its distinctive architecture, all the while being tucked within some of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bryggen
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 1
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 2
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 4B
Hjemmeluft, Ole Pedersen 11A
Rjukan–Notodden Industrial Heritage Site
Rock carvings at Alta
Røros Mining Town and the Circumference
Struve Geodetic Arc
Urnes Stave Church

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Første juledag

December 26, 2026Andre juledag

January 1, 2027Første nyttårsdag

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