Kingdom of Norway
Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert): government fee breakdown
By Sam Parks · Last checked:
Norway lists NOK 6,300 for adult residence permits for work, including skilled-worker permits.
These are the fees paid to the Kingdom of Norway government. Your employer does not pay these fees — they are paid by you as the applicant (though some employers reimburse them). Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) cost in Norway?
Norway lists NOK 6,300 for adult residence permits for work, including skilled-worker permits.
Verified against UDI - Fees on 27 June 2026.
Headline total
NOK 6,300
Single adult applicant
Currency
NOK (Norwegian krone)
Last checked
27 June 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Residence permit for work, applicant over 18 | NOK 6,300 | Yes |
Worked example
Single adult applicant — NOK 6,300
- NOK 6,300 work residence-permit fee
How to read these fees
The NOK 6,300 headline covers single adult applicant. Of the 1 component listed above, 1 is mandatory. The single biggest mandatory line is Residence permit for work, applicant over 18 at NOK 6,300.
Bringing family changes the total — see the dependant section below. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Dependant fees
Family immigration has separate UDI fees; use the current UDI fee table for spouse/partner and child cases.
Why fees change
UDI maintains a central fee table. Verify current fees before filing because rates can change by permit type and age.
Primary source
UDI - Fees
https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) cost in government fees?
Norway lists NOK 6,300 for adult residence permits for work, including skilled-worker permits. The worked example assumes single adult applicant, totalling NOK 6,300. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
UDI maintains a central fee table. Verify current fees before filing because rates can change by permit type and age.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Family immigration has separate UDI fees; use the current UDI fee table for spouse/partner and child cases.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert).
Processing time
How long the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) takes from application to decision.
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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.