• If you have a Norwegian employer
• The early employment scheme
• If you have a foreign employer with a Norwegian client
  

If you have a Norwegian employer

• If you are a skilled worker receiving payment from a Norwegian company that is part of an international group, you can apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker. The permit forms the basis for a permanent residence permit. 
• If your annual salary is NOK 500,000 or more, you can apply for a residence permit as a specialist. The permit as a specialist also forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, but you have to submit a new application if you want to change employers.  
• If you are taking a vocational education and are to work for a Norwegian company that is part of an international group, you can apply for a residence permit as a trainee (vocational training).

If you have a foreign employer with a Norwegian client

If you are employed by an international company abroad and have been given an assignment for a Norwegian company, you can apply for a residence permit as a seconded employee

The early employment scheme

You can enter Norway and start working before your application has been processed if your employer/client in Norway meets the criteria for and takes advantage of the early employment scheme.

Further information

If you have more questions about this topic, contact your nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate, the nearest police district or the UDI’s Information Service.