💼 Student work in Norway: 20 hours, remote work and weekends

✅ Permitted types of work

According to the rules of the UDI (Utlendingsdirektoratet), students with a valid study permit are entitled to:

● work up to 20 hours per week during the semester,

● work full-time (40 hours/week) during official holidays,

● combine offline and remote work, provided that the total limit is not exceeded.

📌 Important: work permission is automatically included in the student residence permit, but the limit is fixed.

⏱️ How to count hours

● All employment is added together: work in a café + online freelance work = total limit.

● Hours must be recorded in the contract and timesheet.

● If the work is hourly, refer to the employer's official reports.

👉 We recommend keeping a personal calendar or using an app to track your working hours.

⚠️ Examples of violations

● Working 25 hours per week during the semester = violation of the terms of the permit.

● Working without a contract (cash in hand) = risk to study permit and deportation.

● Substitution of "holidays": if the semester is still in progress, full-time work is prohibited.

📌 UDI regularly checks employers, so violations are quickly detected.

📄 How to confirm employment

In some cases (for example, when extending a residence permit), the UDI may request confirmation:

● employment contract,

● time sheets,

● a reference from the employer.

Students are required to prove that they have not exceeded the limit.

Working in Norway while studying is an amazing way to cover some of your expenses and gain experience. The UDI rules are really great: a maximum of 20 hours per semester and 40 hours during holidays. We are thrilled to offer a wide range of employment opportunities, including remote work, so you can find the perfect fit for your skills and lifestyle!

📌 Tip: Keep track of your hours and save your contracts — this will save you from problems with the immigration authorities and give you confidence when renewing your residence permit.