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A residence permit for non-EEA nationals who run their own sole proprietorship in Norway. Limited companies (AS) do not qualify; the work performed must require skilled qualifications and the business must be expected to generate sufficient income.
Qualified self-employed non-EEA nationals operating a Norwegian-registered sole proprietorship.
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.
The validity period is stated in your decision letter and the permit can normally be renewed if you still meet the conditions and the business is still viable.
This permit is for non-EEA nationals running their own sole proprietorship in Norway. Limited companies (AS) do not qualify, the work must require skilled qualifications, and the business must be expected to give you enough income to live on.
You typically document expected earnings with material such as a business plan, contracts, and a statement from an auditor or accountant confirming the business can generate enough income to support you.
Family immigration is generally possible, but your family members apply separately and must meet the family immigration requirements, including income/maintenance rules.
It must normally be your own sole proprietorship. A Norwegian limited company (AS) does not qualify for this self-employed permit.
Yes. You normally must have completed higher education or vocational training, and the work in your business must require those skilled qualifications.
It can. Your decision letter states whether your self-employed permit counts toward permanent residence, and qualifying years build toward the residence requirement.
