Why work in Norway?

• There are over 1 lakh job vacancies in Norway
• Earn an average salary of 637,800 NOK/year
• Work 40 hours a week
• Work life balance
• Attractive benefits
• High standard of living

 

Norway work visa for Indians - A comprehensive guide

Norway is a Scandinavian country with a thriving economy, low unemployment rate, high standard of living, safety, employment opportunities, high paying salaries, access to top quality services, work-life balance, and access to beautiful sceneries and landscapes. There are many job vacancies and in-demand jobs across various industries, and the nation needs skilled foreign workers to fill these job vacancies. 

 

A Norwegian work visa is a residence permit required to live and work in Norway legally. The visa is issued to individuals with a valid job offer from a Norwegian employer with a university degree or vocational training.  

 

The visa is valid for 2 years and can be renewed for another 2 years. After continuously residing in Norway for three years, you can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit for an indefinite duration.

 

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Norway work visa requirements

• Valid passport
• Valid documents
• Norway work visa application form
• Passport size photographs
• Proof of your accommodation in Norway
• Employment form
• Proof that your salary meets the income requirements
• Educational qualifications
• Previous work experience
• Updated resume/CV
• Other related documents as specified

 

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Norway work visa fees

Visa Type	Fee
Norway work visa	NOK 6,300 (INR 49,333)

 

How to get Norway work visa from India?

Step 1: Register on the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website

Step 2: Complete the application form

Step 3: Pay the visa fee

Step 4: Gather the required documents

Step 5: Submit your application

 

Norway work permit processing time

According to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), it takes around 8 weeks to process a work visa application. However, the processing times may vary depending on various factors such as:

• Number of applications received
• Time of the year
• Specific circumstances
• Whether or not all documents are provided and are in order
• National holidays

 

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