Question 1

What is the Seasonal work visa?

Accepted Answer

Issued for long term residence to individuals who plan to work at certain times of the year (job specifics), or to work as a holiday stand-in for a permanent employee. The work must be full-time, without vocational training. The pay and working conditions must not be poorer than is normal in Norway. For the citizens of countries that require visa to enter Norway, UDI will ask the embassy of Norway in the applicant's  place of residence to issue entry visa (D-visa).

Question 2

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Accepted Answer

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Question 3

How long can I stay in Norway on a Seasonal work visa?

Accepted Answer

You can stay in Norway for up to  6 months with a Seasonal work visa.

Question 4

How much does a Seasonal work visa to Norway cost?

Accepted Answer

The consular fee for a Seasonal work visa visa to Norway is kr 6,300 ~$660.

Question 5

Do I need an offer of employment form for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Completed form ‘Offer of employment’ from the UDI.

Question 6

Do I need an proof of equal pay for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If applicable. A copy of the first page of the collective agreement and a copy of the page showing the pay rates, where the employer has marked the pay rate the applicant has been offered. If no collective agreement applies, wage statistics from a trade association can be submitted.

Question 7

Do I need an proof of compliance with deadlines for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Applies is the applicant has previously held a seasonal worker permit. Documentation which shows that the applicant has been outside of Norway for the last 6 months, for example, a previous seasonal worker permit or exit stamp in the passport (if it is earlier than permit expiration date).

Question 8

Do I need an additional documentation (except working in agriculture and forestry) for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A statement from NAV that the position cannot be filled by domestic or EEA or EFTA labour (requested by the employer). Documentation showing that the applicant will be working in a seasonal business during a high season. Examples include: a description from an employer, overview of monthly revenue throughout a year, a statement from a relevant industry/trade organisation.

Question 9

Do I need an passport for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 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.

Question 10

Do I need an photograph for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months), in color, clear, and sized 35x45mm. The face should occupy 70-80% of the image, printed on high-quality, matte paper with a plain, light background. Hair must not cover the eyes or eyebrows. Headwear is not permitted unless worn for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must remain visible.

Question 11

Do I need an proof of accommodation for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Confirmed hotel booking, rental contract, proof of residential property or staying with a private host covering the whole duration of the stay.

Question 12

Do I need an application form for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Signed permit application form from the Application portal.

Question 13

Do I need an checklist for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Printed UDI's document checklist,  filled out and signed.

Question 14

Do I need an travel health insurance for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 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.

Question 15

Do I need an current immigration or residence status for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 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.

Question 16

Do I need an receipt of fee payment for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Confirmation of the visa application processing fee.

Question 17

Do I need an power of attorney for Seasonal work visa in Norway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 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.

Question 18

What are the offer of employment form requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

Completed form ‘Offer of employment’ from the UDI.

Question 19

What are the proof of equal pay requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

If applicable. A copy of the first page of the collective agreement and a copy of the page showing the pay rates, where the employer has marked the pay rate the applicant has been offered. If no collective agreement applies, wage statistics from a trade association can be submitted.

Question 20

What are the proof of compliance with deadlines requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

Applies is the applicant has previously held a seasonal worker permit. Documentation which shows that the applicant has been outside of Norway for the last 6 months, for example, a previous seasonal worker permit or exit stamp in the passport (if it is earlier than permit expiration date).

Question 21

What are the additional documentation (except working in agriculture and forestry) requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

A statement from NAV that the position cannot be filled by domestic or EEA or EFTA labour (requested by the employer). Documentation showing that the applicant will be working in a seasonal business during a high season. Examples include: a description from an employer, overview of monthly revenue throughout a year, a statement from a relevant industry/trade organisation.

Question 22

What are the passport requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

What are the photograph requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months), in color, clear, and sized 35x45mm. The face should occupy 70-80% of the image, printed on high-quality, matte paper with a plain, light background. Hair must not cover the eyes or eyebrows. Headwear is not permitted unless worn for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must remain visible.

Question 24

What are the proof of accommodation requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed hotel booking, rental contract, proof of residential property or staying with a private host covering the whole duration of the stay.

Question 25

What are the application form requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

Signed permit application form from the Application portal.

Question 26

What are the checklist requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

Printed UDI's document checklist,  filled out and signed.

Question 27

What are the travel health insurance requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

What are the current immigration or residence status requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

What are the receipt of fee payment requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation of the visa application processing fee.

Question 30

What are the power of attorney requirements for Norway visa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Seasonal work visa to Norway

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Seasonal work visa to Norway

Visa overview

Time frames and cost

Visa validity period 6 months

Duration of stay 6 months

Extension of stay 6 months

Number of entriesmultiple-entry

Processing time 4 months

Consular feekr 6,300 (~$660)

Verified visa specialists ready to help you get the right visa

Documents

Mandatory

1Passport

2Photograph

3Proof of accommodation

4Application form

5Checklist

Supporting

1Offer of employment form

2Proof of equal pay

3Proof of compliance with deadlines

4Additional documentation (except working in agriculture and forestry)

Additional

1Travel health insurance

2Current immigration or residence status

3Receipt of fee payment

4Power of attorney

Requirements

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