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Norway Working holiday — New Zealand

10 facts quoted from the official source

Citizens of New Zealand under the age of 31 can be granted a residence permit to take longer holidays and work in Norway. You cannot be granted this type of permit if you plan to study for more than three months.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
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each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirementCitizens of New Zealand under the age of 31 can be granted a residence permit to take longer holidays and work in Norway. You must be over the age of 18 and not have turned 31 when you apply.
  • Financial means and return travelYou must have enough money to live on for the three first months of your stay in Norway. You must have NOK 15 488‬ per month, i.e. NOK 46 464 for the first three months.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusCitizens of New Zealand under the age of 31 can be granted a residence permit to take longer holidays and work in Norway. You must be a citizen of New Zealand.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceYou must sign a declaration that you will take out medical insurance and full hospital insurance before entering Norway.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsYou cannot work for the same employer for more than six months while you are in Norway. You cannot be granted this type of permit if you plan to study for more than three months. The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.
Also stated by the source
  • 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.
  • Work and study rightsYou cannot work for the same employer for more than six months while you are in Norway. You can work while you are in Norway, but not for more than six months for the same employer.
  • Work authorisation requirementCitizens of New Zealand under the age of 31 can be granted a residence permit to take longer holidays and work in Norway.
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
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: Citizens of New Zealand under the age of 31 can be granted a residence permit to take longer holidays and work in Norway. You cannot be granted this type of permit if you plan to study for more than three months.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: You must have enough money to live on for the three first months of your stay in Norway. You must have NOK 15 488‬ per month, i.e. NOK 46 464 for the first three months. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03What 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.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must sign a declaration that you will take out medical insurance and full hospital insurance before entering Norway.

Every answer is quoted from the official udi.no page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 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.

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Validity and processing time are 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 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Norway government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · 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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