Does Norway have a working holiday visa?
Which countries are covered, age limits, permit length and work rules.
Short answer
Norway gives working holiday permits only to young citizens of six countries: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Argentina, Andorra and Canada. You must be over 18 and under 31 when you apply, or under 36 if you are Canadian. The permit lasts one year, but Australians and Canadians can get up to two years in total.
Why
- The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) lists working holiday permits for citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Argentina, Andorra and Canada.
- You can work during the stay, but UDI does not allow more than six months with the same employer.
- You must show that you can support yourself for the first three months, with savings, a concrete job offer or both.
Details
The permit is for a longer holiday combined with work, and family members cannot get a family immigration permit to join you. You must be a citizen: for Australia, UDI states that permanent residence is not enough. The amount you must show differs by country, for example NOK 46,464 for three months for Australians. Argentine citizens must apply at an embassy or application centre in their home country.
Tip
Read the UDI page for your own country before you apply, since the age limit, the length of the permit and the amount you must show differ between the six schemes.
What may differ
Canadians can apply until they turn 36, and Australians and Canadians can hold working holiday permits for up to two years in total. Citizens of countries that are not on UDI's list, such as the United States or the United Kingdom, cannot get this permit.
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Sources
- UDI: Exchange programmes, culture and organisational workChecked at:
- UDI: Working holiday for young adults from AustraliaChecked at:
- UDI: Working holiday for young adults from CanadaChecked at:
- UDI: Working holiday for young adults from ArgentinaChecked at:
- UDI: Working holiday for young adults from AndorraChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check UDI before you apply.
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