Norway
Kingdom of Norway
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7 Years
Dual citizenship
Yes
Birthright
No
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
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Corporate tax
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Territorial tax
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Wealth tax
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Crypto tax
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Unemployment
3.57%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
5
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Norway Independent Contractor Visa
Digital nomad
Often used by freelancers and remote consultants.
Official applicationStudent Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for studier)
Study
Residence permit for international students at Norwegian universities โ tuition-free at public institutions, with part-time work rights.
International Company Assignment Permit
Sponsored work
Residence permit for skilled workers employed abroad who are assigned to a Norwegian branch or Norwegian client company.
Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert)
Sponsored work
Norway's main work permit for skilled workers requires a concrete job offer, relevant qualifications, normally full-time work (at least 80% can be accepted), and pay that meets UDI's normal-pay rules. It can lead to permanent residence after 3 years.
Job-Seeker Visa (Oppholdstillatelse for aa soeke arbeid som faglart)
Unsponsored work
Up to 1-year residence permit to enter Norway and search for skilled employment in person โ available to qualified professionals.
38
Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Europe/Oslo
Timezone
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Population
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