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Norway's Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Visa program for qualified professionals seeking work opportunities in Norway.

MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT

Discover Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Bring your expertise to Norway's prosperous economy with its strong welfare system and work-life balance

Noruega
Mobility Asset Index Score
68.18%
Mobility Asset Type
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
Official Name
Skilled Workers Visa
Launched in:
2008
Online Submission:
Sim
Residency Privileges
(in months)
3
Adjudication Time
(in months)
4
Minimum Stay Requirement
(in days)
183
In-Country Presence Requirement
(in months)
6

Visão geral

A Snapshot of Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

A three-year visa for skilled workers to live and work in Norway's high-standard environment

Requisitos de elegibilidade

Specialized skills and a job offer from a recognized sponsor in Norway

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Meses para a cidadania

Duração do visto

3 year visa

Meses para o visto

4 months

Requisito de presença física

Must live in the country for at least 183 per year

Disponibilidade

Online application available

Bolsa Família

Cônjuge e filhos

Visão geral

How to Apply for Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Apply through Norwegian Directorate of Immigration + Submit documents at Norwegian embassy

Visão geral

Discover How GlobalPassport Simplifies the Application Process for Norway's Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Orientação passo a passo

Nossa equipe experiente o orientará em cada etapa do processo de solicitação, oferecendo assistência personalizada e adaptada às suas necessidades.

Preparação de documentos

Nós o ajudaremos a reunir e organizar os documentos necessários para a solicitação.

Envio de aplicativos

Quando seus documentos estiverem prontos, informaremos onde e como enviar sua solicitação às autoridades competentes.

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FAQ's

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What qualifications are required?

Ícone de adição

Is a job offer necessary?

Ícone de adição

How long does processing take?

Ícone de adição

Do I need to learn Norwegian?

Ícone de adição

Can I bring my family?

Ícone de adição

Ícone de adição

benefits

Benefits Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

  • Access to comprehensive social welfare system including universal healthcare
  • Clear path to permanent residence after 3 years with opportunity for citizenship
  • High quality of life with strong work-life balance
  • Online Submission Allowed
  • Fast Processing Time
  • Path to Permanent Residency after 3 years living in the country

Access to comprehensive social welfare system including universal healthcare

Clear path to permanent residence after 3 years with opportunity for citizenship

High quality of life with strong work-life balance

Online Submission Allowed

Fast Processing Time

Path to Permanent Residency after 3 years living in the country

Países com isenção de visto

157

Passport Validity

10 years

Visão geral

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FAQ's

Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.

What qualifications are required?

Ícone de adição

Is a job offer necessary?

Ícone de adição

How long does processing take?

Ícone de adição

Do I need to learn Norwegian?

Ícone de adição

Can I bring my family?

Ícone de adição

Ícone de adição

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Check if you qualify based on your family history

Direct Ancestral Connection

Not applicable

Documentation

Personal documents+Proof of employment or Job Offer+Academic background+Professional background

Unbroken Chain of Citizenship

Not applicable

Legal Compliance

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

  • Personal documents+Proof of employment or Job Offer+Academic background+Professional background
  • Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required
  • Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements: A university or college degree; At least 3 years of vocational training at upper secondary level; Equivalent qualifications demonstrated through work experience and professional development.+Candidates must have a job offer meeting all the following criteria: A formal written offer from a registered Norwegian employer; A full-time permanent position; Work duties that directly align with your professional qualifications; A position with documented labor market needs not easily filled by Norwegian or EU/EEA candidates.+Minimum Monthly Income: must be at least equivalent to Norwegian State salary scale grade 24. As of 2024, this is approximately NOK 456,500 per year (approx. US$3400 per month as of 2024)
  • Evidence of sufficient financial support

PROCESS

Highly Skilled Worker Visas Process

#1

Initial Assessment

• Verify qualification requirements

• Check salary thresholds

• Review work experience criteria

#2

Employer Sponsorship

• Secure qualifying job offer

• Obtain employer sponsorship

• Complete labor market test (if required)

#3

Documentation

• Gather qualification certificates

• Prepare employment contract

• Complete skills assessment

• Obtain professional registrations

#4

Application

• Submit visa application

• Complete health checks

• Provide biometrics

#5

Relocation

• Receive work visa approval

• Register with authorities

• Complete workplace onboarding

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PROCESS

Timeline for Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

DOCUMENTS

Documents Needed for Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Important Notes
• All documents must be original or certified copies
• Non-English documents require certified translations
• Documents must be apostilled where applicable
Personal Identification Documents
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Passport (and copy)+Two recent passport-size photos

Vital Records Documents
Birth, marriage, and death certificates from applicant and ancestors

Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)

Proof of Residence Documents
Evidence of current residence status

Proof of accommodation in Norway

Criminal Clearance Documents
Background check documentation

Clean Criminal Record certificate is required for the applicant

Financial Documents
Proof of payment and financial requirements

Applicant must prove to have sufficient financial support to support the entire stay in the country

DOCUMENTS

Costs Associated with Norway - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Pre-Application Costs
Essential document preparation and verification costs

Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences

Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization

Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services

Government Application Fees
Official fees charged by government authorities

Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees

$560

Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing

Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing

Post-Submission Costs
Costs after submitting your application

Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates

Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)

Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests

Professional Services
Optional external support services

Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees

Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services

Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services

Post-Acceptance Costs
Costs after approval

Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates

Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees

Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees

Rankings

GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index

59

Classificação geral

Cost

Based on application fee

Residency Requirements

Based on residency requirements

Residency Privileges Length

Based on programs’s term

Processing Speed

Based on estimated processing time

Requisitos de elegibilidade

Based on entry requirements

Program Stability

Based on years of activity

Time to Permanent Residency

Based on permanent residency timeline

Rankings

Global Rankings/ Comparisions

Safety

Noruega

28

Custo de vida

Noruega

6

Quality of Life

Noruega

2

Healthcare Quality

Noruega

5

Internet Speed

Noruega

38

Human Freedom

Noruega

10

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