What type of interview questions are asked for a work visa in Norway?

The Norway Work Visa interview aims to determine the eligibility and commitment of the applicant to work in Norway. The interview questions are mainly based on the applicant’s know-how of the work culture in Norway, their professional and educational background and their intention to return to their home country or to become a legal permanent resident via the employment pathway.
 

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Top 10 interview questions for Norway Work Visa

Candidates appearing for the Norway Work Visa interview can expect the following questions:
 

1. Could you provide an overview of your educational and professional background?

• The interviewer or visa official might ask you this question at the beginning of the work visa appointment to better understand your candidature. The question can be answered as a detailed introduction to your educational and career journey, highlighting your achievements that might be relevant to the job role.

 

2. What is the nature of the job role that you will be doing in Norway?

• This question demands a clear explanation of the job description you have been provided with and the inputs you wish to put into the job. You can also include points like how the job role matches your educational and professional background, making you a great fit.

 

3. How did you get this job opportunity in Norway?

• Explain the process of your job hunt in Norway by providing a step-by-step overview of how you found this job. You can also mention if you searched for the job from your home country, found it through referral, or had the opportunity to visit Norway before for internships and attending in-person interviews for the job role. You must provide enough documents to support your statement if you have visited the country before.

 

4. What motivated you to choose a career in Norway?

• To answer this question, you can talk about the country’s work culture, employee benefits, and other reasons that motivated you to pursue a career in Norway. You can also highlight if the industry you are associated with has good prospects in Norway and how working here would help you reach your career goals.

 

5. How proficient are you in the Norwegian language?

• Although language proficiency is not mandatory for work in Norway, employees often expect a basic knowledge of the Norwegian language. In all circumstances, you must answer this question honestly, and even if you don't have a basic understanding of the Norwegian language, you can always take short-term language courses to learn the language.

 

6. Are you familiar with the country’s work culture?

• This question is asked to check if you know certain necessary obligations laid down for workers in Norway. Your answer should reflect your in-depth research of the Norwegian work culture, values, ethics, and priorities. You should also mention the specific work ethics you must follow in your job role.

 

7. What are your long-term goals in Norway?

• Many foreign workers migrate to Norway for a while and return to their home country or some other country after gathering work experience. In contrast, a few foreign professionals often choose to stay back and settle permanently in the country. As the Norway Work Visa provides a pathway for both, you can frame your answer according to your plans and provide a detailed explanation for your choice.

 

8. Where do you plan to stay in Norway upon arrival?

• This question is asked to understand your accommodation arrangements in Norway upon arrival. You must provide them with an overview and specific details of your stay in Norway. If you have friends or family members already living in Norway whom you wish to join, or if your employer will be providing accommodation to you, then you must provide details of the same.

 

9. How do you plan to manage the cost of living in Norway?

• To answer this question, you must be familiar with Norway's total living costs, including rent, transportation, groceries, and other essentials. You must provide them with a detailed financial plan to help the interviewer understand your expenses management and financial stability.

 

10. Are you aware of the tax obligations for foreign workers in Norway?

• As a foreign worker willing to migrate and work in Norway, you must be aware of the tax obligations for foreign workers in Norway. In Norway, your income is taxed at a rate of 25% as per the PAYE (Pay as You Earn) Scheme. To answer this question in detail, you must research and understand the taxation policy for foreign workers in Norway.

 

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