Residence permit for skilled workers (Oppholdstillatelse for faglærte)
Residence permit for skilled workers is a residence route in Norway (اشتغال). Full-time job requiring degree/vocational qualification; pay per collective agreement or, without one, ≥NOK 545,400 (bachelor) / 624,700 (master) from 1 May 2026. Fee ≈NOK 6,300–8,000 main applicant (approx).
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 43'630. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income; PAYE 25% flat scheme for some foreign workers (income cap, max 5 yrs); wealth tax ~1.0–1.1%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| دسته | اشتغال |
|---|---|
| سرمایهگذاری | — |
| هزینهها (خانواده) | CHF 1'520 |
| درآمد / سال | CHF 43'630 |
| دارایی | — |
| حداقل اقامت | — |
| اقامت دائم | 3 |
| تابعیت | 8 |
| کار | yes |
| واجدان شرایط | Non-EU/EEA/CH nationals with Norwegian job offer |
| مالیات | Worldwide income; PAYE 25% flat scheme for some foreign workers (income cap, max 5 yrs); wealth tax ~1.0–1.1%. |
| تا تاریخ | 2026-10 |
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