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Visa Pathways to Norway

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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.

ValidityVaries by contract
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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D-Visa — National Visa (D-Visa)
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D-Visa — National Visa (D-Visa)

The D-visa is an entry visa for long-term stays, primarily used to enter Norway to finalize a residence permit process.

Validity6 months
ProcessingVaries
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 for non-EEA family members of EU/EEA nationals exercising their free movement rights in Norway.

ValidityLinked to EU/EEA national
ProcessingVaries
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 their family members after five years of continuous legal residence in Norway.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost7900 NOK
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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.

Registration for EU/EEA nationals exercising free movement rights to live and work in Norway for more than three months.

ValidityVaries (Permanent or temporary depending on residence status)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Erasmus+ Volunteer Permit
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Erasmus+ Volunteer Permit

Residence permit for participants in the EU Erasmus+ voluntary service programme placed at a Norwegian host organisation.

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)

Residence permit for children under 18 to join a parent residing in Norway, requiring sponsor income and consent from the non-resident parent.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost7900 NOK
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Family Immigration – Fiancé/Fiancée (Familieinnvandring – forlovede)
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Family Immigration – Fiancé/Fiancée (Familieinnvandring – forlovede)

Short-term residence permit allowing a fiancé or fiancée to travel to Norway and marry within six months.

Validity3 years
Processing1-3 months
Cost7900 NOK
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Family Immigration – Foster Child (Familieinnvandring – fosterbarn)
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Family Immigration – Foster Child (Familieinnvandring – fosterbarn)

Residence permit for a foster child to join foster parents residing in Norway.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost7900 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
Cost7900 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 the spouse of a person living in Norway, requiring the sponsor to meet income thresholds and both parties to be over 24.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost7900 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 established humanitarian, non-profit, or religious organisations operating in Norway.

ValidityVaries (Renewable; can lead to permanent residency if circumstances continue)
ProcessingVaries
Cost7900 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 for up to 12 months for recent graduates and researchers from Norwegian institutions to seek skilled employment in Norway.

Validity12 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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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.

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable; used to transition to skilled worker permit upon finding employment)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Norec Exchange Programme Participant Permit
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Norec Exchange Programme Participant Permit

Residence permit for participants in the Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation (Norec) programme hired by Norwegian partner organisations.

ValidityUp to 4 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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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 non-journalist media staff such as camera operators and producers on assignment for foreign media over three months.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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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 and work authorisation after three years of continuous residence with valid permits, requiring Norwegian language proficiency at A2 level.

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable; used to transition to skilled worker permit upon finding employment)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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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)

Residence permit for researchers with a master's degree conducting independent research at Norwegian institutions without a Norwegian employer.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Residence permit for job seekers
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Residence permit for job seekers

Validity1 year
Processing10-12 weeks
CostFree
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Residence permit for studies
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Residence permit for studies

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 visits up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism, business, family visits, or cultural events.

ValidityVaries (Within any 180-day period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost90 EUR
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Seasonal Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for sesongarbeidere)
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Seasonal Worker Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for sesongarbeidere)

Residence permit for temporary employment in agriculture, tourism, or other seasonal industries for up to six months.

Validity6 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost7900 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.

Residence permit for sole proprietors establishing and actively managing their own business in Norway.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost7900 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.

Residence permit for professionals with vocational training or higher education and a full-time job offer from a Norwegian employer.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost7900 NOK
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Student Residence Permit – Upper Secondary School
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Student Residence Permit – Upper Secondary School

Residence permit for international students attending Norwegian upper secondary schools (videregående skole).

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable; used to transition to skilled worker permit upon finding employment)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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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)

Residence permit for agricultural exchange programme participants working on Norwegian farms for up to three months.

Validity3 months
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Working Holiday Permit – Argentina (Arbeidsferievisum – Argentina)
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Working Holiday Permit – Argentina (Arbeidsferievisum – Argentina)

Residence permit for Argentine citizens under 31 for holiday travel with casual work in Norway for up to one year.

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)

Residence permit for Australian citizens under 31 allowing holiday travel with casual work in Norway, renewable up to two years.

Validity1 year (up to 2 years possible)
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Working Holiday Permit – Canada (Arbeidsferievisum – Canada)
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Working Holiday Permit – Canada (Arbeidsferievisum – Canada)

Residence permit for Canadian citizens under 36 for work experience, studies, holiday work, or tourism in Norway.

Validity2 years
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Working Holiday Permit – New Zealand (Arbeidsferievisum – New Zealand)
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Working Holiday Permit – New Zealand (Arbeidsferievisum – New Zealand)

Residence permit for New Zealand citizens under 31 for an extended holiday with casual employment in Norway for up to one year.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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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.

This permit is for individuals employed by a religious or philosophical community in Norway.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost11900 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

This permit is for researchers with a master's degree or higher conducting research at a Norwegian institution without a Norwegian employer.

ValidityVaries based on project
Processing1-120 days
Cost5400 NOK
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