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Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

6 verified routes

StudyStudy

University and vocational study permit

Norway

Official source
Processing time

Varies by citizenship, application type, submission location and season; check UDI's current waiting-time service

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Linked to the approved full-time programme and the period granted by UDI

Requirements

6 items
  • Admission to an approved full-time university, university college or vocational-school programme
  • Funds of at least NOK 170,368 for the 2026/2027 academic year, plus tuition where it applies
  • Housing arranged for the study period
  • The institution or vocational school must hold the required Norwegian accreditation
  • Circumstances must support that the applicant can return home after the studies where UDI applies that assessment
  • The permit normally includes work for up to 20 hours per week during studies and full-time during holidays, but does not allow self-employment

Process overview

Total: Varies by citizenship, application type, submission location and season; check UDI's current waiting-time service
  1. 1

    Confirm the correct permit

    Before applying

    Use the linked UDI page and select your citizenship to confirm the route, fee, submission location and document checklist.

  2. 2

    Secure the study, job or training basis

    Preparation stage

    Obtain the admission, completed-education evidence, employment offer, seasonal contract, training plan or youth-mobility documents required for the route.

  3. 3

    Register and submit the application

    Application stage

    Register online, pay the applicable fee and submit documents through the police, embassy or application centre specified by UDI.

  4. 4

    Complete residence formalities

    Varies by citizenship, application type, submission location and season; check UDI's current waiting-time service

    Wait for a decision before starting restricted work, then complete entry, police appointment and residence-card steps where required.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

The application fee is separate from tuition, housing, insurance and the required living funds. UDI fees and documentary requirements can change and may vary by age, citizenship and submission location; confirm the current amount before applying.

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