🇳🇴 Norway · Employer-sponsored work
Offshore Worker (Norwegian Continental Shelf) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,999 |
| Minimum annual salary | €30,715 (≈ NOK 341,373 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 6+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Documents
- Some persons do NOT need a residence permit (mobile installation NOT in fixed production phase, employer notifies police, report within 1 week, max 90 days in Schengen per 6 months)
- If permit needed, must apply as: Skilled worker with Norway employer OR Employee of international company OR Employee of company abroad
- See specific permit type for full requirements
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/skilled-workers/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,999.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The pay and working conditions must not be poorer than is normal in Norway. ... The pay must be at least NOK 341 373 per year pre-tax.”
“Offshore workers can apply for one of these types of residence permits: Residence permit as a skilled worker with an employer in Norway ... Your employer must notify the police before you enter Norway”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.