Work Permit in Norway with Free Accommodation

One of the categories of Norway’s long-stay visas is the work visa (also known as national or D-visa). It permits the holder to work in Norway for the period of the visa. The application process for a Work Permit in Norway visa is influenced by your nationality, among other factors. As with other types of visas, there are distinct rules for EU/EFTA nationals and non-EU/EFTA people.

Types of Norway Work Visa

There are several sorts of work visas for Norway, based on the type of work you want to do:

Norway Seasonal Work Visa:

If you will work part-time, in a position that can only be done at certain times of the year, or as a substitute for a permanent employee. Before applying, you must acquire an employment offer and confirmation from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV).

Norway Job-Seeker Visa:

This visa is intended for skilled professionals who have completed their education in Norway and wish to remain in the country while looking for work.

Vocational Training and Research Visa:

This visa is granted to students who will be undergoing training as part of their higher education studies or to self-funded researchers who are not employed by a Norwegian firm.

Norway Working Holiday Visa:

This type of visa is granted to young persons (under the age of 31) from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand, allowing them to work and live in Norway for up to a year.

Work Visa for Artists:

This is a temporary visa for artists, performers, or musicians who will be performing or performing in Norway. The maximum permitted stay is 14 days.

Norway Work Visa Requirements

The documents you need to hand in when you apply for a Norway Work Visa are:

• Your passport. Also, send in copies of all the used pages on your passport.
• The Norway Work Visa Application Form. You will receive this in PDF format after you complete the online application on the UDI website. Print it out and attach it to the rest of the documents.
• Two passport-size photographs. They must be recently taken and with a white background.
• Proof you have accommodation in Norway. For example, a written rental contract. If you have not made accommodation arrangements yet, write a letter explaining where you plan to live and how you will find housing.
• The Offer of Employment Form. Your employer must fill this out. The form is available on the UDI website.
• Proof that your salary meets the income requirements. g. your employment contract, stating the salary you will receive.
• Proof of your academic qualifications. For example, your university or vocational training diploma.
• Proof of previous employment experience. Documents from your previous employers, which detail the type of work you did, how long you were employed, and your qualifications.
• Your resume/CV.
• If you live somewhere other than your home country: Proof you are there legally and have held a residence permit for the past six months.
• If you submit your application in Norway: Proof you live in Norway legally.
• If your employer will apply on your behalf: The Power of Attorney Form, downloadable from the UDI website.
• Any additional documents, as required by your specific situation, such as an explanation regarding If you will work for more than one employer
• If you do not have a continuous employment contract
• The checklist of documents you need is downloadable from the UDI.

Document Guidelines:

If your company submits your application on your behalf, the documentation must be both original and copies. If the documents are not in English or Norwegian, they must be translated by a qualified translator. The Embassy may require further paperwork based on your specific situation.