🇳🇴 Norway · Student
Trainee — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,422 |
| Minimum annual salary | NOK 170,368 |
| Proof of savings | €1,389 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–30 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 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/vocational-training-and-research/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,422.
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 2026-06-10
Minimum annual salary
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-10
Proof of savings
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-10
Job offer
“You must have received a concrete offer of full-time employment as a trainee.”
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-10
Employer sponsor
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-10
Age range
“You must have turned 18 years old when you apply, and not have turned 30 years old.”
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/vocational-training-and-research/ · verified 2026-06-10
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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 2026-06-10.