Skilled workerDefinition of word or term

In order to be classed as a skilled worker, you must have completed vocational training, completed higher education or have special qualifications.

Skilled workers who can hand in their application for residence permit in NorwayDefinition of word or term

If you can document that you are qualified as a skilled worker, you can hand in your application for a residence permit to the police in Norway. 

Employers: Employing someone who is not an EU/EEA national Definition of word or term

Here you can find information about what you need to think about as an employer when employing a worker who is a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA.

Residence permits forming the basis for a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

Some types of residence permits 'form the basis for a permanent residence permit'. This means that they are the type of permits that count if you are going to apply for a permanent residence permit.

Early employment startDefinition of word or term

Normally, work immigrants from countries outside the EU/EEA cannot start working until they have been granted a residence permit. However, they can start working if they have received a confirmation from the police (early employment start).

Students and pupils who can travel to Norway before their application for a study permit has been decidedDefinition of word or term

Some people who apply for a study permit can submit the application in Norway or travel to Norway before they have received an answer to their application.

Checklists which explain which documents you must hand in with your applicationDefinition of word or term

When you apply, you must always hand in a number of supporting documents to the police or embassy. UDI has made checklists explaining which documents you need to hand in.

Calculating the residence period for permanent residence permitsDefinition of word or term

Before applying for a permanent residence permit, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.

Disqualification periods for seasonal workersDefinition of word or term

If you have held a permit as a seasonal worker for six months, you must stay outside Norway for six months before you can be granted a new seasonal work permit. You cannot stay in Norway as a seasonal worker for more than six months out of twelve months.

Booking and attending an appointmentDefinition of word or term

How to book an appointment to submit application documents to the police, SUA (Service Centre for Foreign Workers), or embassy / Visa Application Centre (VFS).

Employers: Employing someone who is an EU/EEA national Definition of word or term

Instructions for employers seeking to hire a citizen of an EU/EEA country.

Test of spoken Norwegian to obtain Norwegian citizenshipDefinition of word or term

If you are applying for Norwegian citizenship, and are between 18 and 67 years old, you must have passed an oral test in Norwegian.

Citizenship test requirement for Norwegian citizenshipDefinition of word or term

If you are applying for Norwegian citizenship, and are between 18 and 67 years of age, you are required to pass the citizenship test or the social studies test in Norwegian.

Automatic processing of applications for Norwegian citizenshipDefinition of word or term

FeesDefinition of word or term

Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.