Kingdom of Norway
Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert): government fee breakdown
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Norway lists NOK 6,300 for an adult skilled-worker residence permit application, with NOK 3,150 for under-18 work applicants and separate first-time family immigration fees.
These are the fees paid to the Kingdom of Norway government. For sponsored routes, the payer varies by country and component; use the item notes and primary source to confirm whether the sponsor, applicant, or both pay. 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 an adult skilled-worker residence permit application, with NOK 3,150 for under-18 work applicants and separate first-time family immigration fees.
Verified against UDI - Fees on 1 July 2026.
Headline total
NOK 6,300
Single adult skilled-worker applicant
No changes recorded for this figure since 1 July 2026.
Currency
NOK (Norwegian krone)
Last checked
1 July 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Skilled-worker residence permit application fee (adult)# UDI lists residence permits for work for applicants over 18, including renewals, at NOK 6,300. | NOK 6,300 | Yes |
Skilled-worker residence permit application fee (under 18)# Optional age-specific line. UDI lists work residence permits for applicants under 18 at NOK 3,150. | NOK 3,150 | Optional |
First-time family immigration application for adult# Optional family-scaling line for spouse, partner, or other adult family applicants. | NOK 11,900per adult family member | Optional |
First-time family immigration application for child under 18# Optional family-scaling line for children under 18. | NOK 5,950per child | Optional |
Visa Application Centre service or courier fee# Conditional: UDI says applicants who hand in at a Visa Application Centre pay an extra service fee, and courier or passport-forwarding fees may apply. | Variable | Optional |
Worked example
Single adult skilled-worker applicant — NOK 6,300
- NOK 6,300 residence permit for work application fee
How to read these fees
The NOK 6,300 headline covers single adult skilled-worker applicant. Of the 5 components listed above, 1 is mandatory and 4 are optional add-ons (such as priority processing) you can choose to skip. The single biggest mandatory line is Skilled-worker residence permit application fee (adult) 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
First-time family immigration: NOK 11,900 per adult and NOK 5,950 per child under 18.
Family members file family-immigration applications; income and relationship rules are separate from the worker application fee.
Why fees change
UDI publishes application fees centrally and can revise them. Visa Application Centre, courier, and passport-forwarding fees are channel-specific rather than a single government tariff.
Primary source
UDI - Fees
https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/
Cite or reuse this dataset
This figure is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite the Visa Atlas page for the compiled, dated dataset, and cite the official source for the underlying government rule.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) fee schedule", https://visaatlas.org/fees/norway/skilled-worker-permit. Last verified 1 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fees
Primary source (1)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) cost in government fees?
Norway lists NOK 6,300 for an adult skilled-worker residence permit application, with NOK 3,150 for under-18 work applicants and separate first-time family immigration fees. The worked example assumes single adult skilled-worker 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 publishes application fees centrally and can revise them. Visa Application Centre, courier, and passport-forwarding fees are channel-specific rather than a single government tariff.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
First-time family immigration: NOK 11,900 per adult and NOK 5,950 per child under 18.
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.