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Norway Vocational school

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: “If you are going to be a student for only one semester in Norway, you must document NOK 77 440 for the autumn semester and NOK 92 928 for the spring semester. 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.)

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 a Norwegian bank account or the deposit account of the educational institution, or a combination of the above. This means at least NOK 15 488 per month, or NOK 170 368 per year for the entire academic 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.)

8 facts quoted from the official source

If you are going to be a student for only one semester in Norway, you must document NOK 77 440 for the autumn semester and NOK 92 928 for the spring semester. The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.

Income required: —
Can bring: spouse, children +1
Requirements: 2
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.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Admission or enrolment at an education institutionYou must have been admitted to a vocational school. The place of study must be included on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education’s (NOKUT) list of approved (accredited) vocational schools (external website) (only available in Norwegian).
Financial meansYou must have enough money to live on. This money may consist of student loans, grants, own funds that you have in a Norwegian bank account or the deposit account of the educational institution, or a combination of the above. This means at least NOK 15 488 per month, or NOK 170 368 per year for the entire academic year.

What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsIf you are going to be a student for only one semester in Norway, you must document NOK 77 440 for the autumn semester and NOK 92 928 for the spring semester. The place of study must be included on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education’s (NOKUT) list of approved (accredited) vocational schools (external website) (only available in Norwegian). The education cannot be an online stu

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

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: If you are going to be a student for only one semester in Norway, you must document NOK 77 440 for the autumn semester and NOK 92 928 for the spring semester. The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.

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 a Norwegian bank account or the deposit account of the educational institution, or a combination of the above. This means at least NOK 15 488 per month, or NOK 170 368 per year for the entire academic 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 8 points against the official source; 8 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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