Norway's primary work permit for qualified non-EU/EEA professionals with a concrete job offer from a Norwegian employer.
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals who establish and actively operate their own business in Norway.
Permit for foreign self-employed persons with a company established abroad who have a contract to carry out a specific assignment for a Norwegian business.
Short-term residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals employed in seasonal occupations such as agriculture, forestry, or hospitality.
One-year permit for international graduates of Norwegian institutions to remain in Norway while seeking employment.
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals enrolled full-time in an accredited Norwegian educational institution.
Norway does not have a golden visa or traditional investor visa; investment immigration is routed through the Self-Employed Permit requiring active business engagement and skilled qualifications.
Norway has no dedicated retirement visa; financially self-sufficient non-EU/EEA retirees have very limited pathways and generally cannot obtain independent residence permits outside of family reunification.
The Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is visa-free for all nationalities; anyone may reside indefinitely without a permit, subject to financial self-sufficiency.
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals employed as researchers or scientists at Norwegian research institutions.