Norway

Norway skilled worker residence permit

Policy overviewReviewed 2026-09-03

For workers with vocational training, higher education or special qualifications and a normally full-time matching job offer.

Core requirements

Job offerRequired

The specific route determines whether a qualifying, matching job offer under local conditions is required.

QualificationRequired

The route-specific education, training, experience or occupation requirements must be met.

assessmentRequired

Any points, salary, list or labour-market assessment in force when applying must be met.

Official sources

Norway skilled worker residence permitNorwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) · Reviewed 2026-09-03

General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-03.