Work in Norway

Getting a job and working in Norway is one of the reasons why one might want to acquire a residence permit in Europe (an example of this would be a residence permit in Latvia). Working in Norway also allows you to enjoy all the benefits of residing in the EU, such as freedom of moving in the Schengen area, the chance to be employed and do business in the member-states with fewer requirement, as well as travel to European destinations without the need for a visa (with some exceptions).

Vacancies

As of now, there are approximately 84 149 vacancies available in Norway. That is 2.9% of all the job positions, both occupied and vacant, in the country.

Wages and expenses

In Norway the average salary is EUR 4713.

A single person in Norway spends an average of EUR 1047 per month, not including rent.

Workweek

The standard workweek in Norway is 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.

Useful resources

If you are planning to work in Norway, it is useful to know the following information and contacts of organizations.

Work permit services

If you are interested in working in Norway, you need to obtain a work permit and a residence permit (which in some cases are obtained simultaneously). For this you can use the help of our legal team - we provide consultations, find the best solutions to your unique case and deliver legal assisstance of all kinds. So contact us by using the form on the upper right side of the page, and start a journey to your dream job in Norway.