Planning to work in Norway after visiting? A quick, step-by-step guide to converting your visitor visa into a work permit.
A Schengen visa allows stays up to 90 days in 180 days for tourism, business, or family visits.
Key Features:
🚫 No work allowed.
⏳ Processing: 15–45 days.
📅 Valid for short-term stays only.
A work visa (residence permit) lets you live and work in Norway long-term.
Types of Work Visas:
Skilled Worker Visa: Full-time job offer + qualifications.
Seasonal Worker Visa: Temporary roles (e.g., agriculture, tourism).
Digital Nomad Visa: Freelancers with Norwegian clients.
Self-Employed Visa: For entrepreneurs.
General Requirements:
✅ Job offer from a Norwegian employer.
🎓 Relevant qualifications (degree, vocational training, or experience).
💰 Proof of finances (NOK 123,519/year for skilled workers).
🏠 Accommodation proof.
💸 Fee: NOK 6,300 (~$690).
Search on platforms like NAV or LinkedIn.
Focus on high-demand sectors: tech, healthcare, engineering.
🚫 Don’t start working until approved!
Passport (3+ months validity).
Job contract + employer details.
Qualification proofs (translated if needed).
Financial statements.
Submit via the UDI portal.
Pay the fee (NOK 6,300).
Visit a Norwegian embassy or police station in Norway.
Processing: Up to 8 weeks.
Track status on the UDI website.
Visit the police within 7 days of approval.
⏰ Apply early to avoid delays.
👨👩👧👦 Family permits available for dependents.
📅 Work visas are typically valid for 2+ years (renewable).
🚨 Avoid document fraud – UDI verifies rigorously!
Artists/Performers: Work up to 14 days without a permit (notify police first).
Seafarers: Require a permit for ship work in Norwegian waters.
🔍 Research in-demand jobs (e.g., tech, healthcare).
🤝 Network via expat groups like InterNations.
📲 Use immigration consultants for complex cases.
🗣️ Learn basic Norwegian for better integration.
Transitioning requires a job offer, proper documentation, and patience. Always check the UDI website for updates. Norway’s stunning landscapes and thriving job market await – good luck! 🌟
Need more help? Contact the Norwegian embassy or visit udi.no.
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