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A time-limited permit allowing qualified people who have recently completed studies or research in Norway to remain and look for skilled work before they have a job offer. It cannot be used by people who studied abroad and does not count towards permanent residence.
Recent graduates and researchers in Norway, and certain skilled workers, who want to look for a skilled job in Norway.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
This is a registration, not a residence permit. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens can live, work or study in Norway under free movement, and only need to register with the police if they stay longer than three months.
The Skilled Worker permit is Norway's main labour route for non-EEA nationals: you need skilled qualifications and a concrete Norwegian job offer with pay in line with local norms, and you apply to UDI.
The job-seeker permit lets qualified people who recently completed studies or research in Norway stay on to look for skilled work. It is not for people who studied abroad, and time on it does not count towards permanent residence.
This permit is for non-EEA nationals running their own sole proprietorship in Norway. Limited companies (AS) do not qualify, the work must require skilled qualifications, and the business must be expected to give you enough income to live on.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.