Norway Visas, Permits and Immigration

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Norwegian passports serve as a proof of Norwegian citizenship. This passport is issued to nationals of Norway for the purpose of international travel. It is valid for 10 years. According to Henley and partners, Norway has a Henley Visa Restriction index of 127. This means Norwegian citizens can enjoy visa-free access of 127 countries and territories for short-term tourist visits.

Visa-on-Arrival and Visa-Free Travel

In the study of terms and international travel freedom, Norway is ranked 5th around the globe. It shares this spot with Switzerland, Belgium, and Spain.

36 territories and countries grant visa-on-arrival services to Norwegian citizen passport holders. Only 153 territories and countries are visa free accessible to Norwegian passport holders out of the estimated 189 countries and territories.

Norwegian Citizenship

Foreign residents of Norway should submit their citizenship applications to the Norwegian police. Foreigners living outside Norway can send their citizenship application forms to a Norwegian Foreign Service mission.

A citizen can easily apply for a Norwegian passport. However, foreign nationals must satisfy some conditions in order to obtain a Norwegian citizenship. These conditions include:

•   must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent if below eighteen;
•   possess certified documents proving personal identity;
•   lived in Norway and planned to continue living in Norway;
•   met the condition for the settlement permit (this does not apply to the applicant with permits pursuant to the EFTA or EEA regulation);
•   spent a total of 7 years in Norway throughout the last 10 years; and
•   can show certified release papers of original nationality from home country.

Norwegian Immigration Visa

Foreign nationals will be granted a visitor’s visa if they plan to visit Norway as tourists or for a study visit, family visit, business trip, or a public business trip not requiring a residence or work permit. Visas for Norway and other Schengen member states have a maximum period of 90 days or 3 months. The visa is not permitted to be extended if the holder has entered any country within the Schengen area. Exemptions can be made if unexpected conditions arise following the holder’s arrival within the Schengen borders and the visa was issued under 90 days. The total length of your wait in a Schengen area will not permit anyone exceeding 90 days within the final 6 months. Visas granted in Norway are valid for all European countries.

Once applicants are granted a visa to Norway, they should have health, accident and sickness insurance valid in all Schengen countries. Documentation of the insurance must be presented when the visa is issued. Applicants must also abide by the Norwegian rules and regulations. There is also an allowable insurance coverage.

Foreign nationals planning to study in Norway should apply for a residence permit issued to students by the Norwegian government. European Economic Area (EEA) nationals applying for vocational training or a University course can file for a residence permit application at the police station in the district where they are living or through a Norwegian Consulate in their country of origin.

Au Pair Visa

Foreign nationals must apply for a work permit at the Norwegian embassy of their home country before entering Norway to become a Norwegian Au Pair. The Au Pair visa is only granted to holders of a valid work permit. Foreigners must also have a job offer in Norway before applying for an Au Pair visa. The work permit must have been granted prior to their entry to Norway. This means the Au Pair visa needs a tender of employment contract signed by the Norwegian officer as evidence of the work offer to be issued a work permit.

The Au Pair visa is valid for six months. No extensions are allowed for Au Pair visa holders.

Workers and Job Seekers

All EEA nationals are free to enter Norway to look for work or to work without a work permit for more than 3 months since Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). This can be extended for more than 6 months. These individuals must be able to financially support themselves throughout their stay. A residence permit is not required when they engage in a short-term employment scheme even if their sstay in Norway is less than 3 months. They should apply for a residence permit at their local police station whenever they intend to stay longer.

Norwegian Work Permit

Foreigners should apply at the directorate of immigration for a work or residence permit through the Royal Norwegian Embassy when they intend to work and study in Norway. A work permit can be granted to foreign nationals who:

•   have special qualifications or are highly skilled workers;
•   are intending to run and establish business chains in Norway;
•   are going to work as trainors;
•   intend to work as an Au Pair;
•   have completed educational studies in Norway; and
•   have Norwegian citizens as biological parents.

Foreign nationals must also submit some documents to obtain a work permit. These must be submitted together with the completed and signed application form. These documents are:

•   Passport photocopy;
•   2 types of passport photos;
•   school release certificate; and
•   financial data showing enough funds to support all expenses while in Norway.

Work Permit for Seasonal Workers

Seasonal work permits are normally granted to foreign nationals engaging in usual seasonal activities. Such seasonal activities include berry picking, agricultural harvesting, recreational work, fishing, and seasonal holidays or vocation substitutes.

A work permit specifically meant for seasonal workers may be approved for 6 months. This type of permit is non-renewable. Before applying for this work permit, the applicant must have an actual offer of employment. An employer should make this proposal on the predetermined offer in an employment form or submitted as a uniform work contract.

Wages and working conditions are not permitted to be below the allowable wage scale, tariff agreement, or standards of this type of workplace and work. This is another requirement for this work permit.

Guest Worker Permit

A guest worker is a foreigner aiming to acquire knowledge of Norwegian culture and Norwegian agriculture. The guest worker takes part in the daily chores on the farm, functioning as a part of the farm family. The applicant should have a concrete work offer prior to application, and the permit should be granted before entering Norway.

The guest worker permit can be granted for 3 months and cannot be renewed or extended. The applicant must submit the requirements to obtain this permit. Requirements may include a copy of a valid passport, standard contract of employment and the fully signed and completed application form.

Norwegian Identity Number

Every individual residing in Norway has an 11-digit personal identity number. Foreign nationals must apply for this identity number within a week after their arrival when they intend to stay for more than 6 months in Norway. They can apply for a D-number when they intend to stay in Norway for less than 6 months. This is a special number designed for a person who is not entitled to a Norwegian ID-number.

The individual identity number is issued by the National Population Registry at the local tax assessment office or the office of the National Population Registry. The individual identity number is required to open a Norwegian bank account, which is necessary for NTNU to pay wages.

Norwegian European Policy

The Norwegian overseas rule has extensively been intended to promote international stability and cooperation both in the world and the European continent. Norway’s most significant link to Europe is the contract on the EEA (European Economic Area). The European Economic Area permits Norway and other EEA member countries to partake in the European Union internal market. Norway also extensively cooperates with Europe on home affairs policy and justice.

Under the Schengen contract, nationals take pleasure in controlled-free border travel within the area of Schengen. Norway, together with other Schengen countries, maintains strict control at the borders with the non-Schengen states. Norway frequently shares the European views and interest concerning international plan matters and works closely with Europe regarding security and foreign policies.

Norwegian Immigration Regulations

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration is the country’s government agency responsible for the implementation of immigration policies and regulations. The UDI issued circulars providing further instructions about the application of migration laws.

This act gives Norwegian Immigration Officers and Norwegian police officers the right to deport all illegal immigrants of the country. Police and Norwegian immigration officers also have the right to examine the immigrants entering the country.

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