Work in Norway
06/08/2010 //
If you are going to work in Norway, you must apply to the Directorate of Immigration for a residence permit through the Royal Norwegian Embassy.
For information in detail:
>> http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/Central-topics/Work-and-residence/
Together with your application (2 copies) you have to submit the following documents:
- Copy of your passport
- 2 photos (3,5 cm x 4,5 cm)
- Offer of Employment (Arbeidstilbud) -- to be completed by the employer in Norway.
- School leaving certificates, employment references etc.
- Documentation that you have obtained accommodation for the permit's period of validity.
- Documentation that you have adequate funds to support yourself.
- JPY 15,000 is charged per application. (as of 27.07.10.)
For information on case-processing times:
>> http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/Oversiktsider/Case-processing-times/