Foreign-media journalist on assignment over three months

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

Journalists employed by, or on assignment for, a foreign media institution, staying in Norway for over three months.

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https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/journalist-on-assignment-for-a-foreign-media-institution-in-norway-for-over-three-months/
Journalist on assignment for a foreign media institution in Norway for over three months
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/journalist-on-assignment-for-a-foreign-media-institution-in-norway-for-over-three-months/
You must be employed by, or on assignment for, a foreign media institution.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements or evidence that establish the required level.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Yes, a foreign media institution: the applicant must be employed by, or on assignment for, a foreign media institution; under the Immigration Regulations the person must be paid by a foreign employer or client (lønnet av en utenlandsk arbeidsgiver eller oppdragsgiver).

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https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/journalist-on-assignment-for-a-foreign-media-institution-in-norway-for-over-three-months/
You must be employed by, or on assignment for, a foreign media institution.
https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286/KAPITTEL_6
Journalister eller annet personell i en utenlandsk medieinstitusjon, kan få oppholdstillatelse når de er lønnet av en utenlandsk arbeidsgiver eller oppdragsgiver.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply to come and live with the holder in Norway. The official source does not state whether the holder may change employer, work independently or run a business.

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Limits of the record

Whether the holder may change employer, work independently or run a business is not stated.

https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/journalist-on-assignment-for-a-foreign-media-institution-in-norway-for-over-three-months/
Your spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply to come and live with you in Norway.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

A permit for a maximum of two years at a time; the period does not count towards a later permanent residence permit.

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https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/journalist-on-assignment-for-a-foreign-media-institution-in-norway-for-over-three-months/
You can be granted a permit for a maximum of two years at a time.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/journalist-on-assignment-for-a-foreign-media-institution-in-norway-for-over-three-months/
The period you have this residence permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Foreign-media journalist on assignment over three months

Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

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