Information in Norwegian about the Application Portal can be found here.
A user guide for Sponsors (in Norwegian) can be found here.
Applicants who wish to apply for Visas (for Norway, Denmark and Iceland) or Residence Permits (for Norway) must fill in the application form, pay the application fee and book an appointment on the secure Application Portal before submitting their supporting documents at the Embassy.
Booking
With the exception of seafarers and applicants handing in their applications at the Consulate in Cebu, all applicants must book an appointment on the Application Portal before coming to the Embassy to hand in their supporting documents. It is not possible to book an appointment without a visa application.
Changing / Cancelling Appointments
Appointments can be changed or cancelled (by the applicant) by logging in on the Application portal and select given application.
Cancellation of Application
To cancel an application that has already been submitted on the Portal, applicants must contact the Visa Section in Manila. It is not possible to cancel an application using the Application Portal. A cancellation request must be made in writing and include the applicant's signature.
No Internet access?
There is a number of Internet Cafes near the Embassy. For more information, please click on the links below:
www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/manila/internetcafes
www.netopia.ph/Branches
It is also possible for the sponsor in Norway to complete all or part of the online process for the applicant (e.g. log on and pay the application fee).
Sponsors who complete the entire process for the applicant (and the applicant is unable to log on to the Portal him / herself) must send a copy of the completed application form to the applicant, so that he / she is fully aware of the information being submitted.
The application form may be viewed and / or printed out from the Application Portal.
The applicant must also sign the cover letter (which can be printed out after an appointment has been booked or anytime after that from the Portal and submit at the Embassy along with his / her supporting documents.
The application form itself should not be submitted for applicants going to Norway, as this is transferred electronically from the Application Portal to the Embassy's Visa System. Moreover, it is not necessary to submit the receipt for the Visa Fee or any other print-outs from the Portal.
How to apply - First time users
The first time one uses the Application Portal, one must register a user with a username and a password.
Usernames and passwords should not contain any special characters such as @, %, &, etc.
The password must contain at least 8 characters, at least one number and at least one CAPITAL letter (e.g. Manila123).
After registering a user, an activation e-mail is sent to the registered e-mail address. To activate the user, click on the link and log in to the Application Portal.
Once logged in, applicants / sponsors can select what they wish to apply for, fill in the application form, pay the application fee (with a credit / debit card) and book an appointment at the Embassy .
How to apply - Existing users (who have previously used the Application Portal)
Applicants who have used the Application Portal before will find that all the information they filled in the last time is transferred over to the new application form. It is only necessary to change details such as travel dates, etc., pay the fee and book an appointment to attend the interview and hand in the supporting documents.
Group registration
Applications can be registered individually or in groups on the Portal. A group may consist of 1 - 15 applicants. However, it is a requirement that all applicants have the same nationality and are travelling on the same dates, with the same itinerary.
Registering many applications as a group saves time. Notwithstanding, only data from individual applications are saved for future applications. Families or people who often travel together to Norway, Denmark or Iceland may therefore want to register all applications individually.
Supporting documents
A number of documents are required in order to process a visa application. Applicants must bring the complete set of supporting documents on their date of appointment. Please see the links below for the list of supporting documents.
VISAS (Norway, Denmark, Iceland)
Supporting documents - Tourism, visiting friends / family, business, training, transit
Supporting documents for Seafarers
Supporting documents for Entry Visa (Spouse / Registered Partner or Joint Children
Applicants applying for an Entry Visa in connection with Family Reunufication do not need to use the Application Portal or fill in any addition information. Instead, they can use the same application form and submit the same supporting documents as for the application for Family Reunification.
Tickets
Applicants are advised NOT to buy any tickets before they have ben informed that their application has been approved.
Tickets and passports must be handed in in the morning during Visa Hours (Mon-Thurs, 09.00-11.15). Unless there are technical problems, visas will be released the same day at 3pm.
Processing time
The processing time of a visa depends on each individual case. However, applicants should always apply several weeks before the intended journey.
If the case is considered uncomplicated, it can be handled by the Embassy in Manila, in which case the processing time as follows (counting from the day the Embassy receives all the requested documents) :
Applications registered on the Application Portal:
- Schengen visa (tourist, business, training) - 3-5 days (may be extended up to 30 days if the case requires further scrutiny)
- Transit visa - 1 to 2 days
Applications not registered on the Application Portal (paper application):
- Schengen visa (tourist, business, training) - 15 days
- Transit visa - 15 day
If the case is considered somewhat complicated, the case will be handled by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) the Danisg Immigration Service (DIS) or the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration (UTL). The processing times will in these cases be 30-60 days.
Visa applications for Denmark that cannot be approved by the Embassy will be forwarded to the Danish Immigration Service (DIS). Their Processing times can be found on their website.
Return of passport
The Embassy can also return the passports to the applicant if a pre-paid, self-addressed envelope (purchased from LBC, TNT or Air 21) is submitted along with the application.
Application fee
The application fee must be paid electronically (by credit / debit card) on the secure Application Portal after filling in the application form online. The application will not be sent to the Embassy before the payment has been successfully processed (usuallly within a few seconds). Applicants (/ sponsors, etc.) may pay by Visa or MasterCard.
In order to avoid misuse of the Portal, all applicants who are exempt from paying must ‘pay’ the visa fee initially. However, the amount will be transferred back to the same bank account as soon as proof is submitted showing that the applicant is exempted from paying the fee.
The application fee for short-stay visas to all Schengen states, including Norway, is EUR 60. For children aged 6-12: EUR 35.
The fee is waived for visa applicants in the following categories:
- Children under 6 years
- School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
- Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules
- Applicants related to (spouse, descendant or dependent ascendant of) EEA citizens who are excercising their right to free movement (on production of relevant certificates (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc)).
- Applications for D-visas
- In certain cases, the fee may be waived or reduced in accordance with national legislation, when this would serve to promote cultural, foreign policy or development policy interests, other areas of vital public interest, or for humanitarian reasons.
To access the Application Portal, please click here: https://selfservice.udi.no/
RESIDENCE PERMITS (Norway only)
Family Immigration (Spouse, Partner or child)
Parental Permit
Engagement Permit
Skilled Worker - One year Residence Permit to Learn Norwegian
Skilled Worker - Six Months Residence Permit to Look for a Job
Seasonal Permit
Student
Au-Pair
Processing time
Residence Permits are handled by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. Their processing times can be found here.
Notification of decision
When the Directorate of Immigration has made a decision, the Directorate will notify the Embassy and the Embassy will notify the applicant.
In cases where the applicant has given 'Power of Attorney' to someone else (the sponsor, a family member, a friend, etc), it is the person with 'Power of Attorney' who will be notified, not the applicant.
Approved applications
Applicants that have been approved may hand in their passports at the Embassy in the morning (09.00-11.15). An Entry Visa will (provided that there are no technical problems) be issued the same day at 15.00.
There is no fee for this Visa.
Denied applications
Applicants that have been denied a permit may re-apply or lodge an Appeal. For more information, please see: http://www.norway.ph/embassy/visainfo/appeal/
The appeal may be lodged by the applicant himself / herself or by a person with 'Power of Attorney'. For more information, please see: http://www.norway.ph/embassy/visainfo/appeal/
Application fee
The application fee must be paid electronically (by credit / debit card) on the secure Application Portal after filling in the application form online. The application will not be sent to the Embassy before the payment has been successfully processed (usually within a few seconds). Applicants (/ sponsors, etc.) may pay by Visa or MasterCard.
To access the Application Portal, please click here: https://selfservice.udi.no/
Click here to access the Application Portal