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Self-Employed Person with a Company in Norway

A residence permit for non-EEA nationals who run their own sole proprietorship in Norway. Limited companies (AS) do not qualify; the work performed must require skilled qualifications and the business must be expected to generate sufficient income.

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Who it's for

Qualified self-employed non-EEA nationals operating a Norwegian-registered sole proprietorship.

Key requirements

Skilled-worker level qualifications relevant to the activity
A sole proprietorship (enkeltpersonforetak) registered in Norway — not a limited company
The business must be expected to give you sufficient income to live on
Any required professional permits or authorisations must be in place
Application submitted to UDI

How ACME helps

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.

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