Norway is part of the Schengen Area, which comprises 29 European countries that allow the free movement of persons without internal border controls. These countries are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. All Schengen countries apply a common visa policy for short stays.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 lists the third‑country nationals who require a visa to enter the Schengen Area and those who are exempt.
The European External Action Service has issued a comprehensive FAQ regarding Schengen visa rules, including the single‑application system for multi-country travel. It is accessible here: