🇳🇴 Norway · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit for skilled workers — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,612 |
| Minimum annual salary | NOK 50,000 |
| Proof of savings | €8,970 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €448 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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/.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,612.
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 — page expresses the requirement as pay not poorer than normal in Norway; no absolute minimum salary figure is given on this page”
“'If you have completed higher education or have completed vocational training, you can apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker. You must normally already have received a job offer, or have your own business.' — a concrete job offer from an employer is normally required.”
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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.