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Working Holiday Permit - Canada (Arbeidsferievisum - Canada)
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Working Holiday Permit - Canada (Arbeidsferievisum - Canada)

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-3 months

Estimated Cost

NOK kr 6,300

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Work exchange permit for Canadian citizens aged 18–35, enabling up to 2 years in Norway without a prior job offer.

The Working Holiday Permit for Canadian citizens in Norway is a bilateral exchange visa for ages 18–35, established under the Youth Mobility Agreement. It allows temporary residence and work without a pre-arranged job offer, emphasizing cultural exchange and professional development over permanent settlement.

The permit lasts up to 1 year per issuance, with a 2-year cumulative cap. Applicants need NOK 46,464 in savings and health/liability insurance. The NOK 6,300 application fee is processed through UDI within 1–3 months. Holders may work across sectors but not with one employer exceeding 6 months. The visa is renewable and may convert to skilled worker or study permits.

This visa is ideal for Canadian professionals in their twenties and thirties seeking international work experience, cultural immersion, and global career growth in Scandinavia without permanent residency.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Eligible Nationalities (1)

CanadaCanada

Conversion Paths

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Canadian citizen

Must reside in Canada at the time of application

Must be between 18 and 35 years old (inclusive) at the time of application

Must hold a valid Canadian passport

Must have sufficient financial resources to support yourself at the beginning of your stay

Must have comprehensive health and liability insurance valid for the duration of the stay

Must pay the required application fee

Must not have previously participated in the program (or must meet specific criteria for a second participation)

Must intend to leave Norway at the end of the stay

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

46,464 NOK

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed application form

Valid Canadian passport

Passport-sized photos

Proof of financial funds (bank statements)

Proof of health and liability insurance

Return ticket or proof of funds to purchase one

Proof of job offer (if applicable to the specific category)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Accessible to Canadian citizens aged 18–35 without prior job offer
  • Up to 2 years total stay split across two one-year permits
  • Work flexibility across any field with no single-employer lock-in
  • Modest fee of NOK 6,300 (~USD 600) compared to other work visas
  • Straightforward application via UDI self-service portal
  • Fast processing time of 1–3 months
  • Can transition to skilled worker or study permits post-completion

Worth Knowing

  • Requires proof of NOK 45,507 savings to cover initial living expenses
  • Mandatory comprehensive health and liability insurance for full stay duration
  • Work restricted to 6-month rotations per employer to encourage job mobility
  • Limited to Canadian passport holders; second participation has specific criteria
  • Only for Canadian citizens aged 18–35; non-qualifying outside this narrow demographic
  • Not a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship
  • Cannot work remotely; must secure on-site employment in Norway

Application Process

1

Register online via UDI portal

2

Pay fee

3

Book appointment at VFS or Embassy

4

Submit documents and biometrics

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