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Artist, Musician or Performer Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for kunstnere og utøvere)
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Artist, Musician or Performer Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for kunstnere og utøvere)

Residence permit for artists, musicians, dancers, theatre performers, or circus performers working in Norway.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost6300 NOK
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D-Visa — National Visa (D-Visa)
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D-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.

Validity6 months
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
CostFree
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EU/EEA Family Member Residence Card (Oppholdskort for familiemedlemmer av EU/EØS-borgere)
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EU/EEA Family Member Residence Card (Oppholdskort for familiemedlemmer av EU/EØS-borgere)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence card enabling non-EEA family members of EU/EEA nationals to live and work in Norway with 6-month processing.

ValidityLinked to EU/EEA national
Processing6 months
CostFree
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EU/EEA Permanent Right of Residence (Varig oppholdsrett)
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EU/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.

Validity10 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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EU/EEA Registration Certificate (Registreringsbevis for EU/EØS-borgere)
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EU/EEA Registration Certificate (Registreringsbevis for EU/EØS-borgere)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite residence with full work authorization for EU/EEA nationals; registration is free with permanent residency after five years.

ValidityIndefinite, as long as the basis for residence (employment, study, or self-sufficiency) is maintained. Permanent residence is available after 5 continuous years of legal stay.
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Erasmus+ Volunteer Permit
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Erasmus+ Volunteer Permit

Residence permit for EU Erasmus+ volunteers undertaking authorized service projects in Norway for up to 2 years.

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Family Immigration - Child (Familieinnvandring - barn)
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Family Immigration - Child (Familieinnvandring - barn)

Enable children under 18 to join a parent residing in Norway, with sponsor income and non-resident parent consent required.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost5950 NOK
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Family Immigration - Fiancé/Fiancée (Familieinnvandring - forlovede)
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Family Immigration - Fiancé/Fiancée (Familieinnvandring - forlovede)

Fiancé/fiancée residence permit allowing work authorization during a six-month stay to marry and transition to spousal immigration.

Validity6 months
Processing1-3 months
Cost11900 NOK
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Family Immigration - Foster Child (Familieinnvandring - fosterbarn)
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Family Immigration - Foster Child (Familieinnvandring - fosterbarn)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Foster children joining foster parents in Norway; under 18, NOK 5,950 application fee, pathway to permanent residency.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost5950 NOK
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Family Immigration - Parent of Minor (Familieinnvandring - forelder)
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Family Immigration - Parent of Minor (Familieinnvandring - forelder)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for a parent with sole parental responsibility or access rights to join a child who is a Norwegian citizen or resident.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost11900 NOK
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Family Immigration - Spouse (Familieinnvandring - ektefelle)
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Family Immigration - Spouse (Familieinnvandring - ektefelle)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for spouses of Norwegian residents aged 24+ requiring sponsor income verification; grants unrestricted work rights and pathway to permanent residency.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost11900 NOK
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Humanitarian, Non-Profit or Religious Organisation Employee Permit
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Humanitarian, Non-Profit or Religious Organisation Employee Permit

Residence permit for full-time employees of humanitarian, non-profit, or religious organisations in Norway, renewable annually.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost6300 NOK
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Job Seeker Permit - Recent Graduate (Oppholdstillatelse som arbeidssøker)
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Job 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.

Validity1 year
Processing1 day – 8 months
Cost6300 NOK
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Medical Treatment Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for medisinsk behandling)
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Medical Treatment Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for medisinsk behandling)

Residence permit for non-EU/EEA citizens requiring medical treatment in Norway for up to one year.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Norec Exchange Programme Participant Permit
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Norec 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.

ValidityUp to 4 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost6300 NOK
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Other Media Personnel Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for andre mediearbeidere)
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Other 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.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost6300 NOK
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Permanent Residence Permit (Permanent oppholdstillatelse)
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Permanent Residence Permit (Permanent oppholdstillatelse)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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.

ValidityIndefinite. The permanent residence permit allows holders to live and work in Norway without a time limit. A residence card is issued as proof of status and is valid for two years at a time, but the underlying permit is permanent.
Processing2.0–2.1 years
Cost4000 NOK
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Researcher with Own Funds Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for forskere med egne midler)
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Researcher 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.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost5400 NOK
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Residence permit for job seekers
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Residence 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.

Validity1 year
Processing8 months
Cost6300 NOK
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Residence permit for studies
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Residence permit for studies

Renewable study permit for international students with full-time admission to Norwegian institutions, requiring NOK 170,368 annual savings.

ValidityDuration of the study program
Processing2-4 months
CostFree
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Schengen Visitor Visa (Besøksvisum / C-visum)
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Schengen 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.

Validity3 months
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Cost90 EUR
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Seasonal Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for sesongarbeidere)
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Seasonal 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.

Validity6 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost6300 NOK
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Self-Employed Person Permit - Company in Norway (Oppholdstillatelse som selvstendig næringsdrivende)
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Self-Employed Person Permit - Company in Norway (Oppholdstillatelse som selvstendig næringsdrivende)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost6300 NOK
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Skilled Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som fagarbeider)
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Skilled Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som fagarbeider)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Renewable work permit for skilled professionals with a job offer, leading to permanent residency after 3 years of continuous employment in Norway.

ValidityUp to 1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost6300 NOK
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Student Residence Permit - Upper Secondary School
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Student 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.

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable; used to transition to skilled worker permit upon finding employment)
ProcessingVaries
Cost5400 NOK
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Working Guest in Agriculture Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for arbeidsgjester i landbruket)
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Working 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.

Validity3 months
Processing1-3 months
Cost6300 NOK
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Working Holiday Permit - Argentina (Arbeidsferievisum - Argentina)
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Working 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.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Working Holiday Permit - Australia (Arbeidsferievisum - Australia)
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Working 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.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost6300 NOK
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Working Holiday Permit - Canada (Arbeidsferievisum - Canada)
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Working 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.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost6300 NOK
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Working Holiday Permit - New Zealand (Arbeidsferievisum - New Zealand)
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Working 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.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost6300 NOK
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§6-1 — Residence Permit for Religious Leaders and Teachers
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§6-1 — Residence Permit for Religious Leaders and Teachers

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Master's degree required for religious or philosophical community employment with permanent residence pathway after fixed tenure.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost6300 NOK
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§6-20 — Residence Permit for Researchers with Own Funds
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§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.

Validity2 years
Processing1 day – 4 months
Cost5400 NOK
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