Home  ›  Philippines  ›  Norway
Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Philippines citizens need a visa for Norway?

Visa required

Philippines citizens need a visa to enter Norway. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

VISAXSJul 2026
Visa required
Philippines → Norway
Embassyapply

Everything for your trip to Norway

Partner links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Philippines vs Norway: passport comparison

Philippines

35

visa-free countries

Global rank: #128 · mobility 88.9

Norway

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #15 · mobility 170.7
30

countries both Philippines and Norway can enter visa-free together

Philippines + Norway: passport compatibility

41%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Philippines and Norway travel together — by entry type:

30 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
116 access differs

Where Philippines and Norway can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (30)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Bolivia 90 days #117
Brazil 90 days #43
Brunei 14 days #52
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 21 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Laos 15 days #167
Macao 30 days #67
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Mongolia 21 days #125
Morocco 90 days #121
Palestine 90 days #193
Peru 90 days #57
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Taiwan 14 days #79
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Vietnam 21 days #153

Only Philippines is visa-free (5)

Where to apply: Norway has no mission in Philippines

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Thailand 2,262 km
Applications accepted in: Bangkok
2
China 3,103 km
Applications accepted in: Beijing, Shanghai
3
India 4,625 km
Applications accepted in: New Delhi

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Philippines → Norway

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

6,9%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Philippines
-7,6 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
235,674applications filed
218,096visas issued
16,245refusals
#89strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Philippines — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Philippines → Norway

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Philippines → Norway rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Philippines passport, 0 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Norway: good to know

Oslo

Capital

Norwegian Krone (NOK)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+47

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Philippines goes visa-free

Check another route

Documents you'll usually need for Norway

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Philippines citizens need a visa for Norway?
Philippines citizens need a visa to enter Norway. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Philippines or Norway?
The Norway passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 35. Global rank: Philippines #128, Norway #15.
Where can Philippines and Norway citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 30 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Norway?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Philippines and Norway?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Philippines passport ranking

Where else the Philippines passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

View the passport