You must have plans to engage in long-term business activities in Norway.
The business concerned must normally be your own sole proprietorship and it
cannot be a limited company (working anywhere else is not allowed).
The work you will be doing in the business must require your qualifications
as a skilled worker.
Your business must have the business income of at least NOK 242,966 per
year pre-tax.
If the type of business you will be running requires permits from public
authorities, you must hold such a permit or a confirmation from the
authority that you will be granted such a permit.
You must have education/ qualification according to nature of the job
offered, a completed vocational training programme of at least three years
at upper secondary school level, or completed education or degree from a
university/ university college or special qualifications that you have
obtained through long work experience, if relevant in combination with
courses, etc.
You should know your rights and obligations.
Documents:
Passport and copy of all used pages in passport.
Signed cover letter from the Application portal.
Two new/recent passport size photos with white background.
Document of accommodation in Norway.
Documentation of your education and/or Documentation of work experience
containing information on the period you worked at the employer along with
your CV.
a detailed description of the business, including an assessment of the
market and the sales potential for your product or service and your role in
the business.
Document specifying the name and location of the business.
UDI's checklist, filled up and signed.
Any necessary permit from a public body, if applicable, or a prior
commitment of such a permit.
If the business is newly established: Provide budget for the business.
If the business is established: Provide accounts, or your tax return if the
enterprise is exempted from submit accounts.
If you submit your application in a country other than your home country:
Provide documentation that you have held a residence permit for the last
six months in this country.
If you submit your application in Norway: Provide evidence that you are
legally present in Norway.
If you have already entered into contracts with clients: Provide contracts
or letters of intent.
If you are to work in a profession for which recognition or authorization
is required: Provide documentation that you have been recognized or
authorized by the relevant recognition authority for your profession (as
applicable).
If you are also going to work as an employee: Provide UDI's Offer of
Employment Form, filling the details of this employment and the duration.
If you want a representative to follow up your application in UDI on your
behalf: Provide Power of Attorney form.
If you want to start your work while your permit application is being
processed, provide a letter of request mentioning this.
NoticeThe information provided has been collected using the latest documents and documents provided by various international online sources and may contain errors or non-compliance with the latest developments of the day. Therefore, the reader is suggested to act carefully and refer to the relevant embassy or get advice from experienced lawyers. Remember that we at our Group only provide advice on accommodation through the start-up or purchase of business and property.
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