Skilled worker visa. Self-employment visa. Naturalization after 7 years. Norwegian language and social studies test required. EEA country. Now allows dual citizenship. Strong Indian professional community especially in oil and IT sectors. High cost of living.
Skilled worker pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship in Norway.
Secure Job Offer or Qualify
Obtain qualifying employment or meet points threshold
~3 monthsApply for Work Visa
Submit work visa or skilled worker application
~3 monthsWork and Reside
Work in Norway for the qualifying period
~48 monthsApply for Permanent Residency
Submit PR application after qualifying period
~6 monthsOslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger
Equinor, DNB, Telenor, Kongsberg, Yara