Kingdom of Norway
Kingdom of Norway visa salary thresholds
Norway does not publish a single salary floor for the main skilled-worker route. UDI checks that pay and working conditions are not poorer than normal for the occupation and place of work.
Last checked 27 June 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Skilled worker permit - normal pay and conditions test No single route-wide salary number. The job offer must require skilled-worker qualifications and provide pay and conditions not poorer than normal in Norway. Full Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) guide → | No fixed published floor | — | 2026-06-27 | UDI - Skilled workers |
How often this changes
UDI assessment depends on the job, collective norms, education level, and whether the position is full-time or at least 80%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Norway?
Norway does not publish a single salary floor for the main skilled-worker route. UDI checks that pay and working conditions are not poorer than normal for the occupation and place of work.
How often do Norway salary thresholds change?
UDI assessment depends on the job, collective norms, education level, and whether the position is full-time or at least 80%.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.
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