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 6,300 NOK

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

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 grant

1 year

Eligible Nationalities (1)

Canada

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Skilled Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som fagarbeider)

Norway

Skilled Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som fagarbeider)

ValidityUp to 1 year

ProcessingVaries

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Norway

Residence permit for studies

ValidityDuration of the study program

Processing2-4 months

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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 EUR

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

Register online via UDI portal

Pay fee

Book appointment at VFS or Embassy

Submit documents and biometrics

Verified Claims (5)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Fee Breakdown

Application fee (work residence permit, adult): 6300 NOK

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Fees

NOK 6,300

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Links

officialInfo: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-o…

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Max Stay Estimate

type: years, initialDays: 365, totalDays: 730, notes: Up to 1 year per permit; maximum 2 years total…

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Min Savings

46464

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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.

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 EUR

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