Why apply for Work Visa in Norway?  

• High employment rate over 71%
• Earn up to 55,000 NOK - 75,000 NOK per month
• Less unemployment rate of 3.2%
• Work 40 hours’ per week
• Over 80,000 employment opportunities
• Easy Work Visa processing from 3 weeks to 8 weeks

 

What is a Norway Work Visa?

Norway is among the safest, most secure, and most peaceful countries to work with a decent welfare system, good work-life balance, and well-managed employer-employee relationship. Over 12000 Indians are settled in Norway with various designations. Norway welcomes international aspirants to work and settle there. The recent reports confirm that Norway has over 80,000 job vacancies that need to be filled this year. A work visa is required to work in Norway. Applicants can acquire the Norway work visa within 3 to 8 weeks.

 

Types of Work Visa in Norway

Norwegian work visas/work permits are of various types.  Immigrants can apply for suitable work visas based on their mode of work.   

 

Norway Resident permit

The residence permit allows nationals from the non-European Union (EU), non-European Economic Area (EEA), or other parts of the world to study and work in Norway. Applicants with suitable eligibility standards can obtain a residence permit. Based on the applicant's education, occupation, and skill set, the residence permit is allotted to them.

 

Norway Skilled Work Permit

Candidates who have suitable eligibility criteria can get a skilled work permit. Skilled work permit initially granted for 2 years. Later, it can be extended for two more years. International skilled work permit holders can apply for Norway PR after 3-years of consecutive work experience.

 

International skilled workers working in Norway with a skilled work permit need not apply for a new work permit if they change job with another employer. The professional work permit allows them to work with any Norwegian employer.

 

Requirements for Skilled Work Permit in Norway

• Applicants must have completed any higher degree in any specialization or vocational training
• The vocational training they have undergone for three years must be equivalent to the Norwegian course.
• Applicants must hold a suitable graduate degree.
• Must hold the relevant work experience in the relevant stream.
• Must receive a job offer from a Norwegian employer.
• The employee's pay scale must be higher than that of average Norwegian salaries.

 

Norway Entry Visa

As the name specifies, an entry visa allows the international citizen to migrate to Norway. The entry visa does not allow the holders to work in Norway. To work in Norway, one must apply for a skilled worker permit or residence permit in Norway.

 

Benefits of Working in Norway

International skilled workers can enjoy many employment benefits by working in Norway.

 

Probationary period: Employees can feel secure in their jobs as the probation period is six months.

 

Unemployment benefits: Employees who are members of the National Insurance Scheme are entitled to unemployment benefits. They are eligible to get the unemployment payments if they lose their job.

 

Employee rights protections: Employees have fair policies, wages, a healthy work environment, and protection from discrimination.

 

Overtime: Employees can get an additional compensation of at least 40% of their regular pay scale upon working overtime. By working overtime, employees can gain more salary than their usual pay.

 

Parental leave: Employees are eligible for a considerable amount associated with parental leave.

 

Maternity leave: Norway offers a flexible maternity leave for 59 weeks for new mothers. They will get full pay for 49 weeks and up to 80% for the rest.

 

Health care: Immigrants can enjoy free healthcare benefits and public services. They can save money on health benefits with the wealth tax. 

 

Pension benefits: Employees will get the pension benefits if they are associated with the National insurance scheme and the law binds the employer.

 

Norway work permit for Indians: Eligibility Criteria

International aspirants must have the following eligibility credentials to apply for a work visa in Norway.

 

• Must have completed a higher educational qualification (degree).
• Must not possess any criminal background
• Must have exceptional skills required for the occupation.
• Age should be above 18 years.
• Must have received an employment offer from a Norwegian employer.
• Applicants must have worked full-time.
• Must hold a vocational degree.

 

Norway Work Permit Requirements

Applicants must have the following requirements to apply for a Norway work permit:

 

• Work visa application form PDF.
• A valid passport with some of the used pages.
• Resume or CV describing the applicant.
• Passport-size photographs with white background.
• A Norwegian employer filled out an employment offer form.
• All academic transcripts.
• Rental agreement or proof of accommodation in Norway.
• Vocational training certificate.
• Experience proofs stating the type of work and experience.

 

Steps to apply for Norway Work Visa

Step 1: Collect all the required documents for the Norway skilled work visa application.

Step 2: Complete the application form with all the required details.

Step 3: Make sure all the details are accurate, attach all the documents to the application form, and submit it. Submit the application form at the nearest Norwegian Embassy or Visa Application Center (VAC).

Step 4: The application form will be sent to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) by the visa application center.

 

Norway Work Visa fees

Norway's work visa application costs NOK 6,300 (USD 690). The visa fee is the same for the renewal. Applicants must pay the visa application fee online on the UDI website while applying. Extra service charges apply if you are applying for a work visa offline through the VAC or embassy.
 

Norway Work Visa Processing Time

The Norway work visa processing time is typically 15 days. Sometimes, it may extend up to 4-5 weeks. It may take up to 8 weeks, depending on the embassy you are applying to or if any documents are improper.

 

How can Y-Axis help you?

• Y-Axis offers counseling/guidance for processing Norway work visa.
• Complete assistance with the application process.
• Avail Resume Writing services at Y-Axis to make your CV highlighted.
• Y-Axis Coaching services for English language proficiency tests IELTS, TOEFL, and others.
• Free career counseling for your job prospects.
• Job search services help[s you to get a suitable jobs in Norway.