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.
Estimated Cost
$112,000
Processing Time
~5 months
Validity
12 months
Norway has no golden visa or passive investment residence programme. Foreign investors who wish to reside in Norway must do so via the Self-Employed Permit, which requires active management of a Norwegian business, skilled-worker qualifications, and a viable business plan. Informal guidance suggests minimum investment of approximately EUR 100,000 in a qualifying business (IT, shipping, oil and gas, green energy, fishing, maritime), with investment supporting job creation. Real estate investment alone does not confer residency rights.
Average: 5 months
Path to Residency
Path to Citizenship
~8 years
Valid passport*
Skilled worker qualifications*
Same requirements as Self-Employed Permit -- vocational or university-level education relevant to the business.
Registered Norwegian business*
Investment in qualifying business (~EUR 100,000+)*
Minimum approximately EUR 100,000 (~$109,000 USD) informal guidance; must be in qualifying sector (IT, shipping, oil/gas, green energy, fishing, maritime) and support job creation.
Active management role*
Investor must take a central, independent, leading role in the enterprise -- passive investment alone does not qualify.
Proof of source of funds (clean)*
Clean criminal record*
Proof of housing*
Biometric data*
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permit application fee | $570 | Recurring |
| Business registration | $220 | One-time |
| Legal / immigration counsel(optional) | $6,000 | One-time |
| Investment capital (minimum) | $109,000 | One-time |
| Estimated Total | $112,000 |