How to get a work permit for Norway

Norway is a wonderful option if you want to work in another country. The country's economy remains stable and offers numerous job opportunities.

Norway's significant industries include:

• Agriculture
• Fishing
• Food processing
• Mining
• Petroleum and gas
• Shipping

International job seekers can find job opportunities in the following sectors:

• Construction
• Healthcare
• IT and communications
• Oil and gas
• Tourism

Norway Work Permit Options

You must have a work permit or a residency permit in order to work in Norway. To do so, you must first obtain employment in Norway. Before you begin working in Norway, you must first obtain your residence permit. The EU Blue Card scheme does not apply to the country.

You will require a residence permit if you are not from the EU or EEA. If you are a skilled worker, things are a lot easier. Skilled employees will be issued resident permits that will allow them to stay in Norway permanently.

To get the title of skilled worker, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must possess at least one of the following educational credentials:
• You must have finished a university-level study program, either a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
• You must have finished a vocational training program at the upper secondary school level that lasted at least three years. Examples are training for nurses, plumbers, and other professionals.
• You must have some years of professional work experience.
• Your job must have the required pay and working conditions.

Application process

You must obtain an official letter of employment from your Norwegian employer before submitting your application.

Employers can also apply on your behalf if you give them formal permission.

You must complete the online application form for a work visa.

Documents required:

• A valid passport
• A completed visa application form
• Two recent passport photos
• Details of your qualifications
• Proof of having a job offer and salary
• Proof of accommodation in Norway
• If your job belongs to a regulated profession, you must have the required professional license and will require authorization or recognition
• You must pay the stipulated visa costs.
• Your documents can be either in English or Norwegian.

The processing of your residency permit will take around a month.

Once you've determined your arrival date in Norway, you'll need to schedule an appointment with the local police department to receive your residency card. This appointment can be scheduled prior to your departure.

On a skilled worker residence permit, you can bring your family with you if you can show that you will be able to support them.

It is preferable to renew your residence permit one to three months before it expires.

Exemptions

If you plan on working in Norway for less than three months, you are not need to obtain a work permit. The jobs are listed as exceptions to the norm on the official Norwegian website. Researchers, educators, technical professionals, doctors, religious preachers, and others fall into this category.

Obtaining a residency permit is the first and most important step before working in Norway.