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Majestic fjords, northern lights and breathtaking nature
Norway is a dream for nature lovers: deep glacier-carved fjords, soaring mountains, colourful fishing villages and, in winter, the magical dance of the northern lights. For a Cameroonian traveller, it is a total change of scene, a world away from tropical heat, with landscapes of striking purity. Oslo and Bergen offer culture, design and cuisine, while the Lofoten Islands and the Flåm railway rank among the world's finest journeys. The country is expensive but unforgettable. As a Schengen member, Norway requires a visa that Cameroonians must obtain in advance.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
In Cameroon, Norway receives applications through VFS Global in Yaoundé; the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi (Kenya) decides since 23 January 2025. First register your application on the UDI online portal and pay the fee by card. Print the form you receive by email, then hand it in with your documents at VFS Global in Yaoundé, in person (fingerprints and photo).
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond planned departure, with 2 blank pages, + copy of used pages
- Schengen form printed from the portal + 1 photo 3.5 x 4.5 cm less than 3 months old, white background
- Confirmed round-trip ticket (fixed dates), hotel booking for the whole stay and detailed itinerary
- Travel medical insurance covering the whole stay (min. €30,000)
- Original bank statements for the last 3 months, payslips and employment contract, civil status documents
Good to know
- •The embassy recommends applying at least 4 weeks before departure (no earlier than 6 months before).
- •A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets you travel across the whole Schengen area.
- •Show sufficient funds: Norway is a very expensive country.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-76Gather the visa documents
Passport valid at least 3 months beyond planned departure, with 2 blank pages, + copy of used pages · Schengen form printed from the portal + 1 photo 3.5 x 4.5 cm less than 3 months old, white background · Confirmed round-trip ticket (fixed dates), hotel booking for the whole stay and detailed itinerary · Travel medical insurance covering the whole stay (min. €30,000) · Original bank statements for the last 3 months, payslips and employment contract, civil status documents
- J-66Submit the visa application
Observed processing: Decision normally within 15 calendar days after the embassy receives the application, up to 45 days if a closer examination is needed. + safety margin.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
570 000 FCFA–900 000 FCFANo direct flights from Cameroon. Expect 1 to 2 layovers (often via Paris, Brussels, Istanbul or Amsterdam) for 11 to 18 hours to Oslo.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Fjord cruise
Sail the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord or Geirangerfjord, among sheer cliffs and waterfalls plunging into the water.
Flåm Railway
One of the world's most beautiful train journeys, descending from the mountains to the fjord through tunnels, waterfalls and dramatic scenery.
Bergen and Bryggen
The UNESCO-listed Hanseatic wharf of colourful wooden houses, the fish market and the Mount Fløyen funicular.
Lofoten Islands
Jagged peaks dropping into the sea, fishing villages with red cabins and deserted beaches, an unreal setting in the Far North.
Northern lights in Tromsø
In winter, chase the northern lights from Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic, on a guided excursion.
Oslo and the Opera House
The opera house whose roof you can climb, the Vigeland sculpture park, the Munch Museum and the modern waterfront district.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo, settle in and stroll the Opera House roof and waterfront.
- D2
Day 2: Vigeland Park, the Munch Museum and the Aker Brygge district.
- D3
Day 3: Scenic Oslo-Bergen train through the mountains.
- D4
Day 4: Bergen, Bryggen, the fish market and the Fløyen funicular.
- D5
Day 5: Fjord excursion: Nærøyfjord cruise and the Flåm railway.
- D6
Day 6: Hiking or a nature day around the fjords.
- D7
Day 7: Return to Oslo and departure (or fly to Lofoten/Tromsø to extend).
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Norvège
Before you leave
What to pack
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