Norway Work Permit

‘Skilled Worker’ Norway Work Permit

Qualifying for a Norway work permit as a skilled worker requires that you have either: vocational training in a skilled occupation; university or college education; or another area of special expertise. You must also have a confirmed offer of employment from a Norwegian business. Your job will need to meet certain pay and skill requirements, so click on the free assessment to find out if you qualify to work in Norway.

‘Skilled Jobseeker’ Norway Work Permit

A work permit for Norway can also be obtained without an offer of employment. The ‘skilled jobseeker’ Norway work permit allows you to live in Norway for six months in order to look for work. Once an applicant has found work in Norway they will be required to apply for a standard ‘skilled worker’ Norway work visa. The eligibility criteria for this category of visa is the same as the ‘skilled worker’ permit (excluding the confirmed offer of employment). Take the free assessment to find out if you qualify for working in Norway.

Self-employed work permit Norway

You can apply for a visa to live and work in Norway if you intend on starting your own business in the country. Eligibility depends on your funds and business expertise. Like the ‘skilled worker’ Norway work permit, you will be required to meet certain skill and education requirements. Click on the free assessment to find out if you can apply to be a self-employed businessman working in Norway.

Other types of work in Norway

There are many different ways to qualify for work in Norway. Aside from the above categories of Norway work visa, your options include:

• The ‘Specialist’ visa for high-earners;
• Qualifying for part-time work with a Norway student visa;
• Visas for employees of international companies with offices in Norway;
• A visa for self-funded researchers;
• Seasonal worker visa (for unskilled workers); and
• A range of cultural and exchange programs.

The above are just some of the many different pathways to working in Norway. With so many options to choose from, it is important that you consult the experts at Global Visas to find the ideal Norway work visa for your needs. Start applying to live and work in Norway today by taking the free assessment. Find out further information on our Norway Student Visa page.

Norwegian Immigration

Visa to Norway

This page is a quick guide to the different types of Norway visa. Find out about all the Norway visa requirements, including work visas, student visas and family visas. There are several different categories of visa for Norway, so visit this page for a simplified guide. Alternatively, you can save time by taking the free assessment to find out the best Norwegian visa for you.

Norway Immigration

Visit our guide to immigration to Norway to find out how to permanently immigrate to the country. Living in Norway permanently requires either a residence permit or citizenship, so visit the Norway Immigration page to find out how to qualify. Or take the free assessment to find out your best pathway to Norway immigration.

Norway Work Permit

A comprehensive guide to work in Norway, this page is a one-stop-shop for anyone applying for a Norway work permit. With so many different categories of work permit for Norway, it is important that you seek expert advice on your best options for working in Norway. You can skip this step by taking the free assessment to find out how you can work in Norway.

Norway Student Visa

Students require a Norway visa in order to study in Norway. Read our step-by-step guide to applying for a Norway student visa to find out if you qualify. Find out more by reading our comprehensive guide to studying in Norway, or start applying now by clicking on the free assessment button below.

Norway Immigration

The following is a guide to permanently living in Norway. Visit the Norway visa page to find out about a temporary visa for Norway.

If you are interested in permanent immigration to Norway you have two main options to consider: a permanent residency permit in Norway or Norwegian citizenship. Below is a detailed summary of both modes of Norway immigration.

Permanent Residence Permit Norway

You can apply for a permanent residency permit in Norway if you have been living in Norway for a period of three years or longer. Norway immigration laws require that the three-year period is continuous, meaning you must be legally living in Norway the entire time. You may spend up to seven months outside of Norway over this three year period, although each absence can not be longer than three months.

In order to qualify for permanent residence, one of the key requirements under Norway immigration law is that you complete tuition in the Norwegian language and social studies. A range of supporting documentation is also required for permanent immigration to Norway. This includes Norway immigration documents proving you have been living legally in the country for the past three years, a list of travel in and out of the country in the last three years, and documentation proving you have studied the Norwegian language.

Norway immigration officials can remove a permanent residence permit for Norway if you live outside the country for two years or more.

Take the free assessment to find out if you have the correct documentation allowing you to apply for permanent immigration to Norway.

Citizenship Norway

You can apply for Norwegian citizenship if you have legally lived in the country for seven of the past 10 years. You may only apply for citizenship if you plan to continue living in Norway after citizenship has been granted. The fact that you are permanently immigrating to Norway means that (in most cases) you must renounce citizenship of your original country. The other key requirement for immigration in Norway is that you complete tuition in the Norwegian language. The eligibility period drops to seven years in some circumstances, such as marriage. Take the free assessment to find out if you are eligible to permanently immigrate to Norway.

Norway Student Visa

Benefits of study in Norway

Studying in Norway provides access to a world-class education system with a supportive structure offering loans to all students. A Norway student visa allows you to live and study in Norway for the duration of your course. After your studies have been completed, you will have the option of applying for residence as a skilled worker. A Norway student visa also acts as a work permit allowing you to work part-time during your semester and full-time during your break.

Different types of Study in Norway

The Norway student visa is most commonly granted for full-time studies at a Norwegian college or university. However, Norway visas are also available in a number of different circumstances, including: secondary school exchange students, students in international programs and Norwegian language students.

Norway student visa requirements

To qualify for a Norway student visa, you must have already been accepted by a Norwegian educational institution. Additional Norway student visa requirements include: you have the funds to support your stay, you have pre-arranged accommodation, and you agree to leave Norway once your permit has expired.

How Global Visas can help you study in Norway

Applying to study in Norway can be a lengthy process with multiple steps. This is why it is important that you consult an immigration expert who can handle every step of your application. The best way to contact Global Visas for help with your Norway student visa is to take the free assessment. So click on the button below to start your pathway to studying in Norway.