Norway — work
Norway Jobseeker Permit
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Norway's jobseeker permit lets qualified applicants come to Norway for up to one year to search for a skilled job, with no job offer required to apply. You need either at least 3 years of relevant vocational training, a university/university college degree, or equivalent special qualifications (broadly, at least 6 years of relevant work experience) — plus real, shown funds to support yourself, since Norway is expensive and UDI checks this closely.
Processing: UDI doesn't publish a single fixed timeline for this permit — check UDI's own case-specific waiting-time tool.
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