There are different types of permits for skilled workers. You must have specialist training corresponding to upper secondary education level, hold a craft certificate, have completed a university college or university education or degree, or have special qualifications.
 

 

Skilled worker	Skilled jobseekers (Repealed)
Researcher with own funds	Job seeker who are newly qualified or a researcher
Service provider, seconded employees	Norwegian studies for skilled workers
Service provider, self-employed contractor	Additional education/work experience
International companies	Seafarers on board foreign ships
Self-employed persons	Work on the continental shelf
Ethnic cooks	Athlete and trainer

These permits are options for unskilled workers, meaning that the position in question does not require you to be a skilled worker.

 

 

The rule on specialists was repealed on 15 January 2013, and you can no longer get a first time residence permit as a specialist. This also applies if you submitted your application before 15 January 2013.

 

If you are a skilled worker, you can apply for a skilled worker permit.

 

If you already have a residence permit as a specialist, you can get a renewed residence permit, provided that you are going to work for the same employer, for more information see specialist - renewal. Your annual salary must be at least NOK 500,000.

Certain types of residence permits can be granted if you are a Russian national living in the Barents Region.

 

 

 

Special rules apply for students, trainees and researchers.

 

 

 

 

Residence permits may be granted for various cultural and non-profit purposes and for participation in exchange programmes.

 

Working for a non-profit, humanitarian or religious organisation	Peace Corps participant
Artist, musician or perfomer	Working guest in agriculture
Au pair	Journalists and media employees
Working holiday for young people

 

 

Special rules apply for diplomats and members of their families.