How strong is the Norwegian passport?
Ranking, visa-free countries and what the score means.
Short answer
The Norwegian passport is one of the strongest in the world: in October 2026 the Passport Index placed it 4th, with easy access to 173 countries. Holders can enter 116 of them visa-free, 46 with a visa on arrival and 11 with an electronic travel authorisation. A visa in advance is needed for 25 countries.
Why
- Passport Index updates its ranking in real time, so Norway's place and score can change during the year.
- Rankings differ between indices: in the Henley Passport Index of 21 July 2026, Singapore came first with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations.
- Norwegian citizens are not registered in the Entry/Exit System (EES), and ETIAS will not apply to them, because it does not apply to EU/EEA citizens.
Details
Visa-free does not always mean free of formalities: for 11 destinations you need an electronic travel authorisation before you leave. Each destination country sets its own entry rules, so check its embassy or official website before you book.
Tip
Look up your destination shortly before the trip, because visa rules and index scores change during the year.
What may differ
The figures apply to ordinary Norwegian passports. Other indices, such as the Henley Passport Index, use their own methods, so Norway's place can differ from one ranking to another.
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Sources
- Passport Index: NorwayChecked at:
- Henley & Partners: Henley Passport Index, July 2026Checked at:
- Norwegian Government: Norway introduces a new European border control systemChecked at:
- Norwegian Police: ETIASChecked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026; passport rankings change during the year.
Related questions
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Does Norway have a working holiday visa?
Norway gives working holiday permits only to young citizens of six countries: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Argentina, Andorra and Canada.
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Do I need to stop at customs when driving into Norway from Sweden?
When you drive into Norway from Sweden, you only need to stop at customs if you have goods over the quota or value limit to declare.
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What happens if I bring more than the duty-free quota into Norway?
If you declare the goods over the quota and pay the duty, you keep them, but undeclared goods found by customs lead to a fine and are confiscated.
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How do I declare goods at Norwegian customs?
You declare goods either in Tolletaten's Kvoteappen before you reach the border or in the red channel at a staffed customs office, where you pay the duty.