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Norway Skilled job seeker with visa-free citizenship

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “You must have at least NOK 28 448 per month, a total of NOK 155 034 for six months. NOK 28 448 per month NOK 155 034 for six months” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (udi.no, read 2026-08-06.)

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.” (udi.no, read 2026-08-06.)

9 facts quoted from the official source

An official study route to Norway. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Income required: —
Can bring: —
Requirements: 3
Leads to: Residence permit

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Who qualifiesYou must be a citizen of a country that has an agreement for visa-free visits with Norway.
Financial meansYou must have at least NOK 28 448 per month, a total of NOK 155 034 for six months. NOK 28 448 per month NOK 155 034 for six monthschecked 2026-07-27
Prior qualificationsYou must be qualified as a skilled worker. You must look for employment as a skilled worker. If you receive a job offer, you can apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker.checked 2026-07-27

What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsThe work cannot be as a religious leader/teacher. You cannot start working until you have received such a residence permit. You must live outside Norway for one year before you can apply for a new residence permit as a job seeker.checked 2026-07-27

Also stated by the source

Job offer or appointmentIf you receive a job offer, you can apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker.checked 2026-07-27
Purpose or legal basisIf you receive a job offer, you can apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker. You cannot start working until you have received such a residence permit.checked 2026-07-27
Long-term residence or conversion pathThe period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.checked 2026-07-27

Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees

1 proven from the official source.

FeeYou must pay an application fee.checked 2026-07-27

Validity

1 proven from the official source.

Duration and validityYou must have at least NOK 28 448 per month, a total of NOK 155 034 for six months. NOK 155 034 for six months You can be granted a residence permit for a maximum of six months at a time.checked 2026-07-27

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FAQ

Straight answers

01How much money do I need?

The official source states: You must have at least NOK 28 448 per month, a total of NOK 155 034 for six months. NOK 28 448 per month NOK 155 034 for six months It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

02What does this route lead to?

The official source states: The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.

Every answer is quoted from the official udi.no page for this route, last read 2026-08-06.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source udi.noLast read 2026-08-06 Every quote on this page is from this Norway government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-08-06 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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