Norway · Study

Additional education in order for your education to be recognised in Norway

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: “If you are going to attend Norwegian language classes somewhere else than at a university/university college, the provider must be on the list of approved providers of Norwegian language tuition/training (external website). You can only be granted a residence permit to take courses that you, according to the Norwegian Directorate of Health, lack in order to obtain a licence or authorisation” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “You must have enough money to live on. This money may consist of student loans, grants, own funds that you have in your account, or a combination of the above. This means at least NOK 170 368 for the entire year.” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: spouse, children, de facto partner (udi.no, read 2026-07-27).

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

10 facts quoted from the official source

If you are going to attend Norwegian language classes somewhere else than at a university/university college, the provider must be on the list of approved providers of Norwegian language tuition/training (external website). You can only be granted a residence permit to take courses that you, according to the Norwegian Directorate of Health, lack in order to obtain a licence or authorisation

Income required: —
Can bring: spouse, children +1
Requirements: 3
Leads to: Residence permit

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Admission or enrolment at an education institutionYou must have received an offer of admission to a university college, a university or an established school. If you are a nurse, you must have received an offer of admission to a study programme at the nursing education department of a university college.
Financial meansYou must have enough money to live on. This money may consist of student loans, grants, own funds that you have in your account, or a combination of the above. This means at least NOK 170 368 for the entire year.
Prior qualificationsYou must have one of the following types of education/qualifications: A completed vocational training programme of at least three years at upper secondary school level, for example as a carpenter or health worker. There must be a corresponding vocational training programme in Norway.

What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsYou can only be granted a residence permit to take courses that you, according to the Norwegian Directorate of Health, lack in order to obtain a licence or authorisation The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.

Also stated by the source

Family membersYour spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply to come and live with you in Norway.
Long-term residence or conversion pathThe period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.
Work rights during studyIf you are granted a study permit, you are automatically also granted permission to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week, including remote work, in addition to your studies and full-time during holidays.

Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrende facto partner

Family membersYour spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply to come and live with you in Norway.

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees

1 proven from the official source.

FeeYou must pay an application fee.checked 2026-07-27

Validity

1 proven from the official source.

Duration and validityA completed vocational training programme of at least three years at upper secondary school level, for example as a carpenter or health worker. If you are granted a study permit, you are automatically also granted permission to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week, including remote work, in addition to your studies and full-time during holidays. You can hold such a study permit for a total o

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: If you are going to attend Norwegian language classes somewhere else than at a university/university college, the provider must be on the list of approved providers of Norwegian language tuition/training (external website). You can only be granted a residence permit to take courses that you, according to the Norwegian Directorate of Health, lack in order to obtain a licence or authorisation

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: You must have enough money to live on. This money may consist of student loans, grants, own funds that you have in your account, or a combination of the above. This means at least NOK 170 368 for the entire year. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

03Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: spouse, children, de facto partner.

04What does this route lead to?

The official source states: The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.

Every answer is quoted from the official udi.no page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source udi.noLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Norway government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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