Last updated 2025-07-15
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Allows entry and residence for applicants who travel for work at the Norwegian branch of their company or for the enterprise in Norway who has a contract with their employer. The enterprise in Norway must have a registered business address in Norway and cannot be a staffing company. The offer of work must only be for one company in Norway. The pay and working conditions must not be poorer than is normal in Norway.
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
2 years
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
Is granted for 2 years at a time. For the citizens of countries that require a visa to enter Norway, UDI will ask the embassy of Norway in the applicant's place of residence to issue an entry visa (D-visa); the applicant does not need to apply for one. The entry deadline is normally 6 months after the decision date. Upon arrival, it is necessary to report to the police within the first few days.
2 years
Length of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
Allows living and working in Norway for 2 years at a time. The applicant can be granted this type of residence permit for up to 6 years, then they must live outside Norway for 2 years before they can apply for a new such permit.
2 years
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
Renewed, but the applicant can only have it for up to 6 years, then they must live outside Norway for 2 years before applying for a new such permit.
multiple-entry
The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
3 months
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Due to a large number of applications received, as well as challenges with the control of educational documents in applications that concern work at a vocational level, it may take longer to process such applications. Applications where educational documents issued in certain countries have been submitted may take considerably longer time to process. This currently applies to: Bangladesh, China, Philippines, India, Iran, Kosovo, Nepal, Pakistan, Türkiye and Vietnam.
NOK 6,300
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
The consular fee is the official charge for processing an application by an embassy or consulate and does not include additional payments, such as fees for visa centers, permits or other documents, or postal or courier delivery. Norway has entered into agreements with other Schengen countries (primarily Denmark and Sweden) so that some of their foreign service missions will, on Norway’s behalf, accept applications for visas and residence permits (that entitle the holder to work unless otherwise specified in the decision). In such case, the fees of the country that represents Norway apply.
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
Issued less than 10 years ago, with a validity period exceeding the duration of the visa by at least three months and with at least two blank pages.
Photograph
Taken in the last six months, passport-size, colored, clean, and meeting other standards according to ICAO photo guidelines.
Proof of accommodation
Confirmed hotel booking, rental contract, proof of residential property or staying with a private host covering the whole duration of the stay.
Application form
Signed permit application form from the Application portal.
Checklist
Printed UDI's document checklist, filled out and signed.
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Offer of employment form
Completed form ‘Offer of employment’ from the UDI.
Education proof
The applicant must show a proof of: a completed vocational training programme or completed education or degree from a university/university college, or special qualifications and skills acquired through long professional experience, possibly in combination with courses and education.
Documentation of work experience
If applicable. Work certificates from previous employers that contain detailed information about length of employment, training, tasks, qualifications. Courses in the profession documentation as a supplement to the work certificates. The documentation must contain information about the duration/number of hours and the content of the course.
License
Is required if the applicant is going to work in an occupation for which recognition or authorisation is required. Health personnel, for example, must enclose an authorisation or licence from the Norwegian Directorate of Health.
Contract between the Norwegian client and the foreign enterprise
The contract must document the nature of the contractual relationship, clearly state which services the applicant is to provide and the lenght of the assignment. If the applicant is employed by an international company, instead of a contract, can be handed in a statement from the company which shows that the applicant will work at the company’s branch in Norway for a specified period of time.
Employment contract
Employment contract with an enterprise abroad.
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
Travel health insurance
Valid for the entire Schengen area and the full duration of stay, covering at least €30,000, and include emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation, including in case of death.
Current immigration or residence status
National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.
Receipt of fee payment
Confirmation of the visa application processing fee.
Power of attorney
If the employer will apply on behalf of the employee, or for another person in Norway to follow up the application in UDI on the behalf of the applicant.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
Visa for obtaining a residence permit
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Skilled worker
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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terranusuppor@outlook.comValidity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
2 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
NOK 6,300
