🇳🇴 Norway · Researcher
Researcher — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,422 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,389 |
| Age range | 18–30 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/vocational-training-and-research/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,422.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path
“researcher = residência temporária ligada ao projeto/contrato; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.