Who Can Apply for a Norway Work Visa?

You can apply for a Norwegian Work Visa if you fulfil the following requirements:

• You have one of these qualifications:
  • You have completed higher education
  • You have completed a vocational education
  • You have “special qualifications” which make you eligible for the job, even if you lack proper education.
• You have found a job with an employer in Norway.
• The job is full time.
• The job does not pay less than it would pay a Norwegian citizen.
• You are over the age of 18.
• You do not have a criminal background.

Norway Work Visa Requirements

The documents you need to hand in when you apply for a Norway Work Visa are:

• Your passport. Also, send in copies of all the used pages on your passport.
• The Norway Work Visa Application Form. You will receive this in PDF format after you complete the online application on the UDI website. Print it out and attach it to the rest of the documents.
• two pass sizes photos They must be recently taken and with a white background.
• Proof you have accommodation in Norway. For example, a written rental contract. If you have not made accommodation arrangements yet, write a letter explaining where you plan to live and how you will find housing.
• The Offer of Employment Form. Your employer must fill this out. The form is available on the UDI website.
• Proof that your salary meets the income requirements. g. your employment contract, stating the salary you will receive.
• Proof of your academic qualifications. For example, your university or vocational training diploma.
• Proof of previous employment experience.Documents from your previous employers, which detail the type of work you did, how long you were employed, and your qualifications.
• Your resume/CV.
• If you live somewhere other than your home country: Proof you are there legally and have held a residence permit for the past six months.
• If you submit your application in Norway: Proof you live in Norway legally.
• If your employer will apply on your behalf: The Power of Attorney Form, downloadable from the UDI website.
• Any additional documents, as required by your specific situation, such as explanation regarding:
  • If you will work for more than one employer
  • If you do not have a continuous employment contract
• The checklist of documents you need, downloadable from the UDI.

Document guidelines:

• The documents you submit have to be in original form as well as copies.
• If your employer applies on your behalf, the documents may be simply copies.
• If the documents are not in English or Norwegian, you must translate them by a qualified translator.
• The Embassy may ask for additional documents, depending on your specific situation.