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🇳🇴 Norway

Norway Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

Core work immigration permit for graduates and specialists employed in Norway.

Official Norway work visa page

Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Faglært arbeidstaker)

Core work immigration permit for graduates and specialists employed in Norway.

Typical duration
1 to 3 years renewable
Path to permanent residency
Permanent residence permit after 3 continuous years on work permit status

Main requirements

  • Completed degree
  • Norwegian salary level compliance
  • Full-time position

Official page

Documents usually needed for Norway

  • Completed higher education degree or completed vocational training program (fagutdanning)
  • Concrete full-time job offer in Norway requiring your specific specialized qualifications
  • Salary must meet or exceed Norwegian collective agreement pay rates or Norwegian industry standards
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    UDI Application Portal Registration

    Complete online application on UDI Application Portal and pay government processing fee.

    1 - 2 weeks

  2. 2

    VFS Global / Police Submission

    Deliver official employment contract (Offer of Employment form) and academic diplomas.

    4 - 8 weeks

  3. 3

    Residence Card & Skattekort Registration

    Attend police appointment in Norway, obtain residence card, and register at the Tax Administration (Skatteetaten).

    2 - 3 weeks

More about moving to Norway

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Norway. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) & Police (Politiet)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) & Police (Politiet) on the official website before applying.