Working in Norway,
permit by permit.

Qualification

One of three things: a degree from a university or university college; a completed vocational programme of at least three years at an upper-secondary level, corresponding to an equivalent Norwegian programme; or, exceptionally, special qualifications built on skills acquired through long professional experience, generally at least six years, backed by detailed employer certificates. UDI itself warns that this third route "takes a lot" to succeed and that many such applications are refused.

Processing time

Not published as a single fixed figure — UDI publishes current, permit-specific waiting times online and updates them regularly. Check before applying.

Residence permit for work, applicant 18 or older (also renewals)

NOK 6,300

5 steps · 4 possible outcomes · 6 official sources

Qualification

You must currently hold, and apply before it expires, a Norwegian residence permit as a student who completed your programme in Norway, as a participant in additional education, as a researcher with your own funding, or as a skilled-worker permit holder doing research work. Once you find a job offer, the same qualification levels as the skilled-worker permit apply: a completed higher-education degree, a completed vocational programme of at least three years, or special qualifications built on long professional experience.

Processing time

Not published as a fixed figure — check UDI's current waiting-time tool before applying.

Application fee

NOK 6,300, the fee UDI's schedule publishes for residence permits for work generally — not broken out separately for this permit on UDI's fees page

4 steps · 3 possible outcomes · 2 official sources