Work

A foreign national between 18 - 30 years of age who wishes to acquire Norwegian language skills and learn more about Norwegian culture and society by living with a Norwegian family, may be granted a work permit as an au pair. In return, the au pairs carry out tasks such as housework and childminding for their host family. Read more

Skilled workers/specialists are persons who have specialist training in a particular field or have special qualifications needed in Norway. Specialist training means vocational training equivalent to at least three years at upper secondary school, or a university degree. Special qualifications are skills acquired through practical work experience, possibly in combination with a certain amount o... Read more

This type of permit is generally granted to foreign nationals who are engaged in typical seasonal activities such as agricultural harvesting, berry picking, fishing, seasonal holiday/recreational work or vacation substitutes. Read more