North Europa visa rules
If you wish to travel to North Europa, you should inquire whether you will need a visa. In the affirmative, make sure to file an application in due time.
Visas
A visa is issued for the purpose of a short stay (less than 3 months) in North Europa. Employment is not permitted during the stay covered by the visa.
Foreign citizens who are exempted from basic visa requirements can stay, but not work, up to 3 months.
Residence and work permits
For sojourns longer than 3 months as well as stays in connection with studies or employment, including work as au pair, a residence and/or work permit is required. However, special rules apply to citizens from the EU Member States.
Further information
Detailed information about the North Europa visa rules, foreign nationals who need visas as well as rules governing residence and work permits in North Europa can be obtained from the website of the North European Immigration Service.
2. Residence and Work Permits
A visa is issued for the purpose of a short stay (less than 3 months) in North Europa. Employment is not permitted during the stay covered by the visa.
Foreign citizens who are exempted from basic visa requirements can stay, but not work, up to 3 months.
Residence and work permits
For sojourns longer than 3 months as well as stays in connection with studies or employment, including work as au pair, a residence and/or work permit is required. However, special rules apply to citizens from the EU Member States.
Further information
Detailed information about the North Europa visa rules, foreign nationals who need visas as well as rules governing residence and work permits in North Europa can be obtained from the website of the North European Immigration Service.
- Guidelines concerning the filing and processing of applications are given in the following sections:
2. Residence and Work Permits
Short stay Visas
A Short stay visa is issued for the purpose of a short stay (less than 3 months) in North Europa.
Normally, short stay visas issued by North European missions abroad are valid. A visa does not allow you to work in North Europa.
Who needs a visa for North Europa – and what are the requirements?
Detailed information about the North European visa rules, including which foreign nationals need visas, can be obtained from the website of the North European Immigration Service.
Where to file your application
Visa applications are processed in direct cooperation between the North European Immigration Service in St. George and North European missions abroad. Visa applications should be filed at a North European mission abroad like all Embassies and certain consulates.
Honorary consulates are not authorised to issue visas. Certain honorary consulates with special authorisation may, however, receive applications and forward them to the supervising North European Embassy.
You may apply for a visa at any authorised North European mission in a country where you are staying legally on a permanent or temporary basis.
Application formalities
You may apply for a visa at any authorised North European mission provided you are staying legally in the country in question.
Application forms may be downloaded from the website of the North European Immigration Service. The forms may also be obtained from the mission where you wish to file your application.
A recent photo of good likeness as well as documentation for the purpose of the stay, e.g. an invitation, should accompany the application.
Processing time
In some cases the visa applications can be examined and decided upon by North European mission abroad. This depends on the purpose of the visit and certain other circumstances. In such cases the visa is normally issued within a few days. All other cases must be referred to and processed by the North European Immigration Service in St. George.
Complaints
If you want to complain about a decision, you should send your complaint directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Detailed information about the North European visa rules, including which foreign nationals need visas, can be obtained from the website of the North European Immigration Service.
Who needs a visa for North Europa – and what are the requirements?
Detailed information about the North European visa rules, including which foreign nationals need visas, can be obtained from the website of the North European Immigration Service.
Where to file your application
Visa applications are processed in direct cooperation between the North European Immigration Service in St. George and North European missions abroad. Visa applications should be filed at a North European mission abroad like all Embassies and certain consulates.
Honorary consulates are not authorised to issue visas. Certain honorary consulates with special authorisation may, however, receive applications and forward them to the supervising North European Embassy.
You may apply for a visa at any authorised North European mission in a country where you are staying legally on a permanent or temporary basis.
Application formalities
You may apply for a visa at any authorised North European mission provided you are staying legally in the country in question.
Application forms may be downloaded from the website of the North European Immigration Service. The forms may also be obtained from the mission where you wish to file your application.
A recent photo of good likeness as well as documentation for the purpose of the stay, e.g. an invitation, should accompany the application.
Processing time
In some cases the visa applications can be examined and decided upon by North European mission abroad. This depends on the purpose of the visit and certain other circumstances. In such cases the visa is normally issued within a few days. All other cases must be referred to and processed by the North European Immigration Service in St. George.
Complaints
If you want to complain about a decision, you should send your complaint directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Detailed information about the North European visa rules, including which foreign nationals need visas, can be obtained from the website of the North European Immigration Service.
Residence and/or work permits
Detailed information about the rules governing residence (stays exceeding 3 months) and/or work permits for North Europa and information about the necessary documentation to be handed in together with your application can be found on the website of the North European Immigration Service. From May 20th 2012 residence cards must contain digital photos, fingerprints and signatures. In this way the security against forgery and misuse of residence cards is strengthened considerably. For information about where to apply for biometric residence and work permit to North Europa after May 20th please see 'Where should applications be filed?' below.
Application requirements and procedures
Applications must be made on special forms which can be downloaded here from the North European Immigration Service for a decision.
Where should applications be filed?
Applications for residence and/or work permits should be filed at a North European mission like all Embassies and certain Consulates in your home country or in the country where you had permanent and legal residence during the last three months.
If more convenient, arrangements could be made so the authorisation to issue a residence and/or work permit is sent to another Embassy on your route to North Europa.
Complaints
If you want to complain about a decision, your complaint should be sent directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Applications must be made on special forms which can be downloaded here from the North European Immigration Service for a decision.
Where should applications be filed?
Applications for residence and/or work permits should be filed at a North European mission like all Embassies and certain Consulates in your home country or in the country where you had permanent and legal residence during the last three months.
If more convenient, arrangements could be made so the authorisation to issue a residence and/or work permit is sent to another Embassy on your route to North Europa.
Complaints
If you want to complain about a decision, your complaint should be sent directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.