Norway (Europe)

Digital nomads can live in Norway for up to two years with the country’s independent contractor visa. While the official term isn’t a digital nomad visa, digital nomads who are self-employed may be eligible to apply to it. Therefore, we will be referring to it as the Norway digital nomad visa for the sake of this article.

For applicants who have a contract with a Norwegian client that is longer than six months, then they may bring a spouse and child dependents.

It’s important to note that digital nomads who receive this visa will have to pay local taxes while living in Norway.

Norway Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid when applying for the visa

• Proof of Self-Employment – You must prove that your sole proprietorship business is established outside of Norway

• Earn at least 35,719€ per year – Your income must meet the income requirement

• Highly Skilled Worker Status – You must be considered highly skilled, which means having a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or at least three years of vocational training

• Contract with Norwegian Client – You must have a signed contract with a Norwegian client agreeing to pay at least minimum wage for a skilled worker

• Address of Accommodations – You must provide an address where you will live in Norway

• Residency - yes after 8 years

Steps to Apply

The process to apply for the Norway digital nomad visa is concise and moves pretty quickly if you have all of your documents in order. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to apply.

Step 1: Gather Documents

• Passport & Copy of Passport (All Used Pages)

• Two Passport Photos

• Address of Accommodations in Norway

• Contract with Norwegian Client

• Documentation of Business Established Abroad

• Proof of Education

• CV & Work History

• Completed Application Form

• Printed and Signed UDI Checklist

• 600€ Application Fee

Be sure to bring all original documents and copies of everything to your visa appointment. All documents must either be in Norwegian or English.

Step 2: Print the UDI Checklist

You’ll notice that the last document we mention is the UDI checklist. It is critical that you complete the checklist online, print it, sign it, and bring it with you to your visa appointment.

Step 3: Submit Application

You can submit your Norway digital nomad visa application and documents in two different ways.

If you are already in Norway, you can apply for the visa at the police station. Be aware that you must prove that you are in the country legally at this time.

The second option is to go through a Norwegian embassy or consulate from abroad. You must make an appointment where you will submit your application and required documents.

It’s important to note that you may need additional documents depending on the embassy or consulate.

Step 4: Wait for Approval

After submitting your documents and application, it could take about four months to receive an answer. However, this waiting time does depend on your country of origin.