How long does passport control take at Oslo Airport?
Waiting times, EES registration and who is checked.
Short answer
Avinor gives no fixed waiting time for passport control at Oslo Airport, so allow extra time if you come from outside the EU/EEA. EU and EEA citizens are not registered in the Entry/Exit System (EES). Other short-stay visitors give fingerprints and a facial image on their first entry, and these are checked on later trips.
Why
- Norway began using EES gradually on 12 October 2025, and the system has been fully operational since 10 April 2026.
- EES applies to travellers from outside the EU, EEA and EFTA who visit the Schengen Area for short stays of up to 90 days.
- Norwegian citizens and people with a residence permit in Norway are not registered in EES when they travel in and out of the EEA.
Details
Passport control applies to flights to and from countries outside the Schengen Area, and EES records both your entry and your exit. Flights between mainland Norway and Svalbard also count as international. You may be asked to show that you have enough money for the stay, and UDI's guideline is NOK 500 per day.
Tip
On your first trip under EES, have your passport, return ticket and accommodation details ready, and expect to give fingerprints and a facial image.
What may differ
If you arrive from another Schengen country, there is normally no passport control. Children under 12 do not give fingerprints in EES.
People also ask
- How long are the passport control queues at Oslo Airport?
- Are there long EES queues at Oslo Airport?
Sources
- Avinor: Entry/Exit System (EES)Checked at:
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System (EES)Checked at:
- Norwegian Government: Norway introduces a new European border control systemChecked at:
- UDI: Visit Norway without a visaChecked at:
- EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 on the Entry/Exit SystemChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Border procedures can change, so check Avinor before you travel.
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