Citizenship for Norway:

To apply for Norwegian citizenship, one must have a valid residence permit in Norway. He/she must also meet several other requirements, including the following:

• He/she must document or clarify his / her identity.
• He/she must reside in Norway and intend to continue living here.
• If she is married or a registered partner of a Norwegian citizen. If she has resided in Norway for at least three years out of a total of seven years in the last decade. If she is still married and a registered partner/cohabitant and they are living together at the moment of the decision. If she meets the criteria for obtaining a permanent resident permit in Norway.
• He/she must complete 300 hours of study in Norwegian or be able to document sufficient skills in Norwegian or Sami.
• He/She should not be charged with a crime or required to receive mandatory psychiatric care or treatment (requiring good behavior).
• In principle, Norwegian law does not allow dual citizenship. Therefore, if you are applying for Norwegian citizenship, you must give up your old citizenship.
• Different requirements apply to children under 12 and those over 55 applying for Norwegian citizenship. Those who immigrated to Norway before age 18 must have resided in Norway for a minimum of five years over the past seven years.

Work Permit for Norway

Before accepting a position in Norway, an expat may need to apply for a work permit at the Norwegian embassy in their home country, depending on their country of origin.

The procedure of obtaining a work permit or visa for Norway from within the nation can also be facilitated by a number of agencies.

Applying for work permission in Norway

A work permit or any other requirement is not required for citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the European Union (EU) countries, including the United Kingdom, to apply for a temporary residence permit in Norway.

The website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) provides immediate access to information on rules and work permits for both EEA and non-EEA residents. The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) additionally provides details on work permits for several nations. NAV is a useful tool when looking for a job because it handles all work-related difficulties.

Work permits for EU citizens

EEA citizens may legally relocate to Norway and conduct up to a six-month job search without a work permit if they possess a current identity card or passport. Within the first three months of their arrival, people must register with the police to be in the country as job applicants. After six months, if they are still looking for work, they must leave Norway. When they shortly return, they might start the procedure over again.

Work permits for non-EU citizens

People who reside abroad who are citizens of non-EU and non-EEA nations should develop various procedures depending on the type of work they intend to undertake. Expatriates must formally have a job lined up before applying for a work permit.

Documentation Requirements

• Note that all general documentation is equal for all permits.
• Firstly, you should download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You have also the opportunity to fill the Norway Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
• There must be attached two photos; the photos should be passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Find more about photo requirements and specifications for a Norway Visa.
• Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least three months beyond return date – are required. There must be at minimum two blank pages in your passport.
• You should also state the purpose of visit to Norway and itinerary
• Flight Reservation with dates and flight numbers that defines the entry and exit from Norway. Learn how to make a flight itinerary for visa application!
• Proof of place for the whole time of the intended stay in Norway. Acquire knowledge of how to get hotel reservation for visa application!
• Proof of civil status (more specifically: marriage certificate, spouse death certificate, children birth certificate, ration card if applicable)
• A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not advocated to buy the ticket before getting the visa – if not otherwise required
• Travel Insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area
• A cover letter explaining the purpose of visit to Norway and itinerary

Means of subsistence – Proof of having enough money to survive during your stay in Norway is known as the means of subsistence. When applying for a Norwegian visa, a foreign national must have at least 500 NOK, which is equal to 53.34€, and must present convincing evidence to the Embassy or Consulate. The sum is normally decided on a case-by-case basis; nevertheless, it is not a set amount that is formally established.

If employed:

• Employment contract
• Current bank statement of the last six months
• No-objection certificate from the employer
• Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary or Income Tax Return (ITR) form

If self-employed:

• A copy of your business license
• The bank statement of the Company for the last six months
• Income Tax Return (ITR)

If a student:

• Proof of enrollment
• Leave approval letter from school or university

If retired:

• Pension statement of the last six months

If applicable:

• Regular earnings generated by property proof of the last six months

Visa for Norway

Visitors visa for Norway only

For example, if you are denied a Schengen-wide visitor visa, you can apply for another visitor visa that only applies to Norway. However, this visa is only available in certain cases, such as humanitarian visas.

Visa with Limited Territorial Validity (VLTV)

If you have travel documents which do not allow entry into some Schengen areas but allow entry into others, a VLTV may be issued to you. However, it will be valid only in the Schengen areas covered by your travel document.

Emergency Visa

Emergency Visas: If you are in need of a visa but arrive at the Norwegian border without one, an emergency visa may be issued to you. However, emergency visas are only issued in very exceptional and very rare cases. In general, if you arrive without a visa at the Norwegian border, you will only be asked to leave the country right away. If you require a visa but arrive without one, contact the Norwegian police immediately at the border to request an emergency visa.

Airport transit visas

In case you are a national of a country that is not a Schengen member state, you should apply for an airport transit visa that entitles you to stop over in a Norwegian airport. An airport transit visa gives you the opportunity to spend time in a Norwegian airport transit area but does not give you the opportunity you to enter Norway.

Visa for recreational sailing in Norway

Sailing permits and visas are required if you want to sail in Norwegian waters. These permits are issued once per year during the months of May and September, and you cannot apply again during the same period. You must apply at least 2 months prior to your departure from your home country, and you must provide information about all participants and details about your boat in your application.