1. Short-Stay Schengen Visas (Type C)

Tourist Visa

• Max Stay: 90 days in a 180-day period
• Requirements:
  • Hotel bookings or invitations from Norwegian host
  • NOK 500/day (€45) proof of funds
  • Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage)
  • Return ticket reservation

Business Visa

• For meetings/conferences (no paid work)
• Additional Docs:
  • Invitation from Norwegian company (Brønnøysund-registered)
  • Employer’s cover letter

Visitor Visa (Family/Friends)

• Requires:
  • “Invitasjon til garantibevis” (notarized invitation)
  • Host’s income proof (NOK 23,000/month after tax)

2. Long-Stay Residence Permits (Type D)

Work Permits

1. Skilled Worker Permit
   • Job offer with minimum salary:
     • General: NOK 500,000/year
     • EU Blue Card: NOK 624,234/year (2024)
   • Priority occupations (healthcare, IT) fast-tracked
2. Seasonal Work Permit
   • Agriculture/fishing/tourism
   • Max 6 months/year
   • 2024 quota: 15,000 permits
3. Intra-Company Transfer
   • Requires 1+ year with parent company
   • Specialist/manager roles only

Study Permit

• Requirements:
  • Admission from Norwegian university (Samordna Opptak)
  • NOK 137,907/year proof of funds (2024)
  • Student housing confirmation
• Work Rights:
  • 20 hours/week during the semester
  • Full-time during holidays

Family Immigration

• Spouse/Partner:
  • Sponsor’s income: NOK 296,550/year
  • Relationship duration proof (2+ years if unmarried)
  • Norwegian language requirement (A1 level)
• Parents:
  • Only granted if sponsor earns NOK 500,000+/year
  • Strict dependency requirements

3. Special Categories

Job Seeker Visa (New 2024)

• For STEM graduates from top universities
• Valid 1 year
• Must show NOK 126,357 in savings

Artist/Entertainer Visa

• Requires:
  • Event contracts
  • Norwegian Artists’ Council approval

Au Pair Permit

• Max 2 years
• Conditions:
  • NOK 7,500/month pocket money
  • 30h/week max work
  • Mandatory cultural program

4. Residence & Citizenship

• Temporary Residence:1-3 years (renewable)
• Permanent Residence:After 3-5 years
  • Requires:
    • Norwegian B1 level
    • 300h Norwegian/social studies courses
  • Citizenship:After 7 years (5 for refugees)

Key Processing Details

• Processing Time:
  • Work permits: 1-3 months (fast-track: 7 days)
  • Family immigration: 6-12 months
  • Study permits: 1-2 months
• Fees (2024):
  • Work permit: NOK 6,300
  • Study permit: NOK 5,900
  • Family reunification: NOK 12,900

2024 Updates

1. New salary thresholds for skilled workers
2. Digital nomad visa introduced (remote workers)
3. Stricter language requirements for citizenship
4. Fast-track for green energy professionals

Required for All Applications

• Valid passport (3+ months validity)
• Completed application (UDI portal)
• 2 passport photos (35x45mm)
• Clean criminal record (all countries lived in)
• Norwegian bank account (for residence permits)

Visa-Free Access

• 90-day visa-free for EU/EEA/US/UK/etc.
• Nordic passport union benefits