Work / Residence Permits

Applicants wishing to apply for a Residence Permit to Norway may now use the Norwegian Application Portal. Portal applicants will be given priority, do not have to queue up at the Embassy and enjoy shorter processing times. Read more

The new Act introduces new criteria for granting family immigration permits. These are stricter requirements for assured subsistence (financial support) and a requirement of four years of work experience and/or education in Norway in order to be granted family immigration permits. In family immigration cases, the main rule is that the person living in Norway must be able to document a sufficien... Read more

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

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

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

EEA Citizens can travel to Norway and take up employment as soon as they arrive. EEA Citizens can live and work in Norway for up to three months without having to apply for a permit. Applicants seeking employment in Norway, may reside in Norway for six months without a permit. Read more

There are many different types of Work / Residence Permits 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