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Live-in childcare visa for young people. Restricted to EU/EFTA citizens as of 2024. Maximum 30 hours/week, cannot work nights. Requires au pair placement contract.

Visa-exempt short-term business travel under 3 months. For commercial travelers, conference attendees, contract negotiations. From visa-free countries only. No formal permit needed.

Residence permit for independent contractors and remote workers. Requires proof of self-employment, minimum annual income (€35,719), and contract with Norwegian client.

Registration for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens staying over 90 days in Norway. Not a visa but proof of right of residence. No formal permit issued but documentation required.

Residence permit for unmarried children under 18 to join parents in Norway. Can include adopted or foster children. Parents must have suitable housing and income.

Residence permit for spouses and cohabitants of Norwegian or Nordic citizens. Requires minimum age 24, marriage/partnership validity, and financial stability of reference person.

Residence permit for employees of multinational companies transferring to Norwegian subsidiary/branch. For senior, specialist, or managerial positions. Maximum 6 years total duration.

Settlement permit granting indefinite residency and work rights in Norway. Available after 3 years continuous residence on qualifying temporary permits. Provides protection against expulsion.

Refugee status for persons persecuted or fearing persecution in their home country. Valid for 5 years, renewable. Entitles holder to asylum travel document.

Temporary permit to seek skilled employment in Norway. Valid for 1 year. Available to recent graduates and professionals from visa-exempt countries with sufficient funds.

Work permit for recent graduates from Norwegian institutions to search for skilled employment. Available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss students. Valid for 1 year after graduation.

Residence permit for extended medical treatment at Norwegian hospitals or clinics. Requires medical institution confirmation and proof that treatment won't burden Norwegian healthcare system.

Work permit for religious organization employees. Typically requires master's degree in religion/theology or pedagogy. Full-time employment required. Valid for 2-year terms up to 6 years.

Research permit for scholars and researchers with independent funding to conduct research at Norwegian institutions. Requires master's degree or higher and sufficient funds.

Residence permit for seafarers working on ships. Required for work on foreign vessels in Norwegian waters for 3+ months or Norwegian domestic routes. Work conditions must meet Norwegian standards.

Temporary work permit for seasonal employment in agriculture, forestry, hospitality, tourism, or fish processing. Maximum 6 months within 12-month period.

Permit for foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals to establish and run a business in Norway. Requires business plan and minimum annual profit threshold.

Work permit for foreign professionals with higher education or vocational training. Requires job offer from Norwegian employer. Primary work visa for skilled employment.

Student visa for academic study at Norwegian institutions. Requires admission to university, college, or vocational school. Must demonstrate financial means and arrange housing.

Work permit for trainees pursuing practical training as part of higher education. Valid for 6-12 months depending on industry standards. Must be enrolled in foreign educational institution.

Discretionary residence permit granted on strong humanitarian considerations. Available to trafficking victims, vulnerable persons, or those with special circumstances not covered by other visa categories.

Short-stay visa for tourism, visiting family, or short business trips. Valid for up to 90 days within 180 days across all Schengen countries. For nationals of countries without visa-free access.

Visa-free entry for citizens of 49 countries including EU/EEA members, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and others. Up to 90 days within 180 days without visa application.