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Norway

Kingdom of Norway

OsloยทEuropeยทNOK

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Naturalisation

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

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Norway Independent Contractor Visa

Digital nomad

3,500/mo12 mo initial

Often used by freelancers and remote consultants.

Official application

Student 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.

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Mobility (FoM)

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Travel risk

Europe/Oslo

Timezone

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Population

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