Job Seeker Visa in Norway
One documented route of this kind in Norway, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Job Seeker Permit (graduates and researchers)
Permit allowing those who recently completed education in Norway, or researchers who held a permit at a Norwegian institution, to stay up to 1 year to seek work. No general job-seeker visa exists for applicants abroad.
- Processing time
- Varies by nationality; see UDI work-immigration waiting-time guide.
- Validity
- Maximum 1 year
- Language requirement
- No language certificate needed
- Permanent residence
- This period does not count toward permanent residence.
Requirements
- Recently completed education in Norway OR researcher who held a permit at a Norwegian institution
- Proof of own funds (approx. NOK 341,373/year)
- Valid passport
Required Documents
- Valid passport required
- Bank statement showing required funds required
- Documentation of completed Norwegian education or prior research permit required
Official fees
- Application fee (work category, adult) 6,300 NOK
Process Steps
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1
Register application
Register on UDI's application portal (My page).
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2
Document funds and prior status
Document own funds (bank statement) and prior Norwegian education/research permit.
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3
Pay fee
Pay the work-category application fee.
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4
Police appointment
Book and attend a police appointment.
Official Sources
- UDI - Job seekers Official
- UDI - Fees Official