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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