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.
Estimated Cost
$745
Processing Time
~2 months
Validity
24 months
This permit is designed for independent contractors and freelancers who have an established business in their home country and have secured a specific, temporary assignment with a Norwegian client. The assignment must be temporary in nature. Pay must meet Norwegian standards and qualifications must be relevant to the assignment. This is the closest Norway comes to a 'digital nomad' or freelancer permit for non-EU/EEA nationals.
Average: 2 months
Path to Residency
Path to Citizenship
~8 years
Valid passport*
Established business abroad*
Must be a self-employed contractor with a legally registered business in the home country, not just an individual.
Assignment contract with Norwegian client*
The Norwegian client business must have a registered Norwegian business address. Assignment must be specific and temporary with defined start and end dates.
Skilled worker qualifications*
Qualifications must be relevant to the assignment being performed.
Remuneration at Norwegian standards*
Proof of self-employed status*
Documentation from home country business register or equivalent.
Proof of housing*
Biometric data*
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permit application fee | $570 | Recurring |
| Document translation(optional) | $175 | One-time |
| Estimated Total | $745 |