Work / Residence Permits

If you are a skilled worker, you can be granted a residence permit to study Norwegian for a total of one year. You can be granted such a permit even if the purpose of the stay is to find employment in Norway. During your stay, you may work part-time in Norway. Read more

Skilled workers/specialists are persons who have specialist training in a particular field (e.g. engineers, nurses, doctors, etc) or have special qualifications needed in Norway. These applicants may apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (six months) in order to enter Norway and look for a job. Read more

In order to be granted a residence permit as a skilled worker, you must be a qualified skilled worker whose expertise is relevant to the job you will be doing in Norway Read more

The purpose of the au pair scheme is cultural exchange. As au pairs, young people can improve their language skills and knowledge of Norway and Norwegian society by living with a Norwegian family. In return, the au pair performs services such as light housework and child care for the host family. Being an au-pair is not the same as being a nanny or a maid. Read more

Applicants who have a family member living in Norway, or applicants who want to set up a family with a person living here, may apply for a family immigration permit to come and live together with him or her. Read more

Applicants who wish to enter into marriage in Norway and settle there afterwards, may apply for an Engagement Permit / Fiancè Permit. After the wedding, applicants may lodge an application for family reunification at the local Police Station in Norway instead of travelling back to their country of residence and applying to the nearest Embassy / Consulate General. Read more

Parents of foreign nationals residing in Norway may apply for a 9 months residence permit to visit their children. Read more

This type of work permit may be granted for work of a seasonal nature or as an ordinary holiday replacement. Read more

Students who have been admitted to an officially recognised educational institution in Norway, may apply for a residence permit. It is not possible to enter Norway before the application has been approved. Read more

There are a number of different types of Work / Residence Permits in Norway. Read more