🇳🇴 Norway · Employer-sponsored work
Employees in a humanitarian, non-profit or religious organisation — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,389 |
| Minimum annual salary | NOK 46,464 |
| Proof of savings | €4,168 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–36 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 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/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/?c=can.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,389.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
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 inferior to what is normal for your occupation in the place you are to work in Norway. UDI can accept low pay or no pay if this is normal for your occupation in the place you are to work.”
“You must sign a declaration that you will take out medical insurance and full hospital insurance before entering 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.