Do I need to show proof of funds when entering Norway?
The NOK 500 rule, accepted proof and the exceptions.
Short answer
Visitors from visa-free countries like the USA and the UK must normally have NOK 500 for each day in Norway and may be asked to prove it. You can show cash, credit cards or documents for prepaid accommodation and transport. If you stay with family or friends, you need less money.
Why
- UDI sets the guideline amount: you must normally have NOK 500 available for each day of your stay in Norway.
- UDI accepts cash, credit cards or documentation of prepaid accommodation and transport as proof.
- According to UDI, you may be asked to document this when you enter the Schengen Area, which may be in another country if you change planes there.
Details
For a 14-day trip, the guideline amount is NOK 7,000 in cash, money available on cards or prepaid bookings. If you stay with family or friends, you do not need this much money, and the person you visit can instead provide a financial guarantee. You must also be able to travel back to your home country.
Tip
Bring at least one credit card and keep hotel and transport confirmations on your phone: prepaid bookings count as proof, so you do not need to carry the whole sum in cash.
What may differ
EU/EEA citizens enter with a passport or national ID card that shows their citizenship. Visitors who will stay with family or friends need less money of their own.
Common misconception
You must carry NOK 500 per day in cash.
What actually happens
UDI also accepts credit cards and documentation of prepaid accommodation and transport, so cash is only one way to show your funds.
People also ask
- How much money do I need to show at the Norwegian border?
Sources
- UDI: Visit Norway without a visaChecked at:
- Info Norden: Passport requirements when travelling to NorwayChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Entry rules can change, so check UDI before you travel.
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Do I need to stop at customs when driving into Norway from Sweden?
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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.