Norway
All Visa Pathways(38 visas)
NorwayArtist, Musician or Performer Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for kunstnere og utøvere)
Residence permit for artists, musicians, dancers, theatre performers, or circus performers working in Norway.
NorwayAsylum / Refugee Protection (Beskyttelse - flyktningstatus)
Protection for individuals facing persecution in their home country, with work authorization and pathway to permanent residency in Norway.
NorwayD-Visa — National Visa (D-Visa)
Entry visa for individuals with approved residence permits to finalize permit collection; no independent work rights, 15-45 day processing.
NorwayEU/EEA Family Member Residence Card (Oppholdskort for familiemedlemmer av EU/EØS-borgere)
Residence card enabling non-EEA family members of EU/EEA nationals to live and work in Norway with 6-month processing.
NorwayEU/EEA Permanent Right of Residence (Varig oppholdsrett)
Permanent residence right for EU/EEA nationals and family members after five years of continuous legal residence in Norway, with indefinite stay and work authorization.
NorwayEU/EEA Registration Certificate (Registreringsbevis for EU/EØS-borgere)
Indefinite residence with full work authorization for EU/EEA nationals; registration is free with permanent residency after five years.
NorwayErasmus+ Volunteer Permit
Residence permit for EU Erasmus+ volunteers undertaking authorized service projects in Norway for up to 2 years.
NorwayFamily Immigration - Child (Familieinnvandring - barn)
Enable children under 18 to join a parent residing in Norway, with sponsor income and non-resident parent consent required.
NorwayFamily Immigration - Fiancé/Fiancée (Familieinnvandring - forlovede)
Fiancé/fiancée residence permit allowing work authorization during a six-month stay to marry and transition to spousal immigration.
NorwayFamily Immigration - Foster Child (Familieinnvandring - fosterbarn)
Foster children joining foster parents in Norway; under 18, NOK 5,950 application fee, pathway to permanent residency.
NorwayFamily Immigration - Parent of Minor (Familieinnvandring - forelder)
Residence permit for a parent with sole parental responsibility or access rights to join a child who is a Norwegian citizen or resident.
NorwayFamily Immigration - Spouse (Familieinnvandring - ektefelle)
Residence permit for spouses of Norwegian residents aged 24+ requiring sponsor income verification; grants unrestricted work rights and pathway to permanent residency.
NorwayHumanitarian, Non-Profit or Religious Organisation Employee Permit
Residence permit for full-time employees of humanitarian, non-profit, or religious organisations in Norway, renewable annually.
NorwayJob Seeker Permit - Recent Graduate (Oppholdstillatelse som arbeidssøker)
Residence permit allowing recent Norwegian graduates and researchers to seek skilled employment for up to one year after completing their studies.
NorwayMedical Treatment Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for medisinsk behandling)
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA citizens requiring medical treatment in Norway for up to one year.
NorwayNorec Exchange Programme Participant Permit
Exchange programme residence permit for professionals selected by Norwegian partner organizations, valid up to 4 years with full work authorization and spouse rights.
NorwayOther Media Personnel Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for andre mediearbeidere)
Residence permit for media professionals like camera operators and producers assigned to foreign media institutions for up to 2 years.
NorwayPermanent Residence Permit (Permanent oppholdstillatelse)
Indefinite residence permit for those with three years' continuous legal stay in Norway, work authorization, and earnings above 341,373 NOK with A2 Norwegian language proficiency.
NorwayResearcher with Own Funds Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for forskere med egne midler)
Permit for self-funded researchers conducting independent projects in Norway without requiring a local employment contract.
NorwayResettlement Refugee / Quota Refugee (Overføringsflyktning / Kvoteflyktning)
Resettlement permit for UNHCR-referred refugees meeting UN Convention criteria; 5-year initial renewable permit with permanent residence pathway after 5 continuous years in Norway.
NorwayResidence Permit for Victims of Domestic Abuse (Oppholdstillatelse for mishandlede)
Independent residence permit for victims of domestic abuse, allowing them to stay in Norway without dependence on their abuser.
NorwayResidence Permit on Humanitarian Grounds (Oppholdstillatelse på humanitært grunnlag)
Renewable residence permit granting work authorization to individuals with humanitarian grounds or strong ties to Norway.
NorwayResidence permit for job seekers
One-year residence permit for skilled workers to search for employment in Norway while maintaining NOK 341,373 in personal savings.
NorwayResidence permit for studies
Renewable study permit for international students with full-time admission to Norwegian institutions, requiring NOK 170,368 annual savings.
NorwaySchengen Visitor Visa (Besøksvisum / C-visum)
Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism, business visits, family reunification, or cultural events up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
NorwaySeasonal Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for sesongarbeidere)
Work permit for non-EU/EEA workers in agriculture and tourism requiring a job offer, valid for up to six months per year.
NorwaySelf-Employed Person Permit - Company in Norway (Oppholdstillatelse som selvstendig næringsdrivende)
Self-employed business permit for entrepreneurs in Norway with minimum income of NOK 341,373, renewable annually with path to permanent residency after 3 years.
NorwaySkilled Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som fagarbeider)
Renewable work permit for skilled professionals with a job offer, leading to permanent residency after 3 years of continuous employment in Norway.
NorwayStudent Residence Permit - Upper Secondary School
Student residence permit for international students attending Norwegian upper secondary schools, with work authorization up to 20 hours per week during term.
NorwayTemporary Collective Protection (Midlertidig kollektiv beskyttelse)
Temporary collective protection for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the 2022 war, granted one year at a time and extendable up to five years total.
NorwayTrafficking Victim Limited Permit (Begrenset oppholdstillatelse for ofre for menneskehandel)
Residence permit for human trafficking victims cooperating with police investigations, valid for up to one year and renewable while legal proceedings continue.
NorwayWorking Guest in Agriculture Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for arbeidsgjester i landbruket)
Agricultural exchange program for participants aged 18-30 working on Norwegian farms for up to three months through approved organizations.
NorwayWorking Holiday Permit - Argentina (Arbeidsferievisum - Argentina)
Working holiday in Norway for Argentine citizens aged 18–30, enabling up to one year of casual work across multiple employers.
NorwayWorking Holiday Permit - Australia (Arbeidsferievisum - Australia)
Casual work permit for Australian citizens aged 18-30 allowing holiday travel in Norway with flexible employment for up to two years.
NorwayWorking Holiday Permit - Canada (Arbeidsferievisum - Canada)
Work exchange permit for Canadian citizens aged 18–35, enabling up to 2 years in Norway without a prior job offer.
NorwayWorking Holiday Permit - New Zealand (Arbeidsferievisum - New Zealand)
Working holiday permit for New Zealand citizens aged 18–30 to live, work casually, and travel in Norway for up to one year.
Norway§6-1 — Residence Permit for Religious Leaders and Teachers
Master's degree required for religious or philosophical community employment with permanent residence pathway after fixed tenure.
Norway§6-20 — Residence Permit for Researchers with Own Funds
Research permit for master's-degree-holders conducting self-funded research at Norwegian institutions, renewable for up to 2-year periods tied to project duration.