Norway immigration
Norway is a Nordic country, which in 872 made by Harald Fairhair, now is having its own economy policy of private and govt controlled policies. One of the richest country. Got it's own Petroleum sector, Hydro power, Minerals and fish product makes it economy very well. Rich in culture and tradition, have the sunlight in the month of July for 24 hours. Norway has a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government to govern the country.
Visa, work and residence permits in Norway
Anyone can submit an application for visa or residence/work permit. Third country citizens will, however, only be considered for visa if the applicant has a valid permit of stay in Sri Lanka for three months exceeding the date of return from Norway to Sri Lanka.
If you want to travel to Norway
If you intend to stay in Norway/Schengen for less than 90 days to visit friends, family or business and/or for tourist purposes, you are advised to apply for visa. Max period of stay is 90 days
If you intend to stay in Norway for more than 90 days or if you intend to work, you are advised to apply for residence/work permit If you intend to get married to a Norwegian while in Norway, you are advised to apply for a residence/work permit even if your intention is to stay in Norway for less than 90 days
If you are married to a Norwegian and intend to stay in Norway for more than 90 days, you are advised to apply for residence visa / work permit.
visa
- gives the holder permission to travel to Norway and the Schengen area for up to three months work permit
- entitles the holder to work in Norway. Different rules apply to nationals of different countries and to with people with different occupations residence permits for students
- a foreign national who wishes to study in Norway may be granted a residence permit for this purpose In addition to a short introduction that explains who can apply for the permits, you will find answers to frequently asked questions and information on what documents you need to submit with your application.
Useful link http://www.norway.lk
Address:
Royal Norwegian Embassy
49, Buller's Lane Colombo 7
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94-11-235 2500
Telefax: +94-11-235 2599
Working Hours:
Mon.- Fri. 08:30 – 16:30
Friday 08:30 – 14:00
Royal Norwegian Consular Section will accept telephone calls relating to visa appointments and inquiries in the following numbers only, between 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon. Monday to Thursday.
(011) 3168865 - for visa/residence permit appointments
(011) 3168866 - for inquiries.
Royal Norwegian Consulate in Maldives.
Royal Norwegian Consulate
The Cyprea,
66/17 Boduthakurufaanu Magu
Male' 20066, Rep. of Maldives
Telephone: + 960 330 7203/332 2451
Fax: +960 332 3523
Hours for visas: Mon. - Thu. 09:00 - 12:00