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A time-limited permit allowing qualified people who have recently completed studies or research in Norway to remain and look for skilled work before they have a job offer. It cannot be used by people who studied abroad and does not count towards permanent residence.
Recent graduates and researchers in Norway, and certain skilled workers, who want to look for a skilled job in Norway.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
You can change your application to a residence permit as a skilled worker once you have a qualifying job offer.
The permit is granted for a limited period, up to a maximum of one year, to look for relevant skilled work.
It is aimed at people with skilled-worker qualifications, such as a relevant degree or at least three years of vocational training at upper secondary level.
The job-seeker permit lets qualified people who recently completed studies or research in Norway stay on to look for skilled work. It is not for people who studied abroad, and time on it does not count towards permanent residence.
No. Time on the job seeker permit does not count toward permanent residence; you need to move onto a qualifying permit such as skilled worker.
Yes. You can work full-time or part-time while searching, including in jobs that do not require skilled-worker qualifications.
Yes. You must show you have enough funds to support yourself during the permit, usually held in a Norwegian bank account.
