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Norway's main labour-migration route for non-EEA nationals: a residence permit for people with skilled qualifications who have a concrete job offer from a Norwegian employer. Issued and decided by UDI.
Qualified non-EEA professionals and tradespeople with completed vocational training, a degree, or equivalent experience and a Norwegian job offer.
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.
Yes. You must have a concrete job offer from a specific Norwegian employer, and the job normally has to be full-time or at least 80%.
Often yes. You can usually change employer while staying in the same type of position that meets the qualification and pay requirements, but check whether you need to notify UDI or apply for a new permit.
You need completed vocational training of at least three years at upper secondary level, a university/college degree, or special qualifications gained through long professional experience.
Your close family can usually apply to live with you, and after enough continuous qualifying years you can normally apply for permanent residence.
Vocational-level positions are usually granted for up to one year at a time, while university-degree positions can be granted for up to three years at a time.
Only if you receive a confirmation of early employment start from the police; otherwise you must wait until the permit is granted.
The Skilled Worker permit is Norway's main labour route for non-EEA nationals: you need skilled qualifications and a concrete Norwegian job offer with pay in line with local norms, and you apply to UDI.
