Skilled Worker Permit
Norway's Skilled Worker Permit is available to qualified professionals with a confirmed job offer from a Norwegian employer. Income must meet the minimum threshold set annually by the Norwegian government.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Digital nomad visa: day-count is a maximum permitted stay, not a minimum-presence requirement; no rule mandates X days/yr to retain the status. Set to 0 to match the dataset''s definition (presence required to MAINTAIN status). Flagged for review.
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- For qualified professionals
- Requires a job offer from a Norwegian employer
- Processing time of 4 months
- No minimum stay requirement
- Pathway to work in Norway
What could change
Shifts in labor market needs may impact visa availability.
Tax Notes
Norway imposes a top marginal income tax rate of 22% on residents.