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International Company Assignment Permit

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Residence permit for skilled workers employed abroad who are assigned to a Norwegian branch or Norwegian client company.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyUp to 2 years at a time; up to 6 years total, followed by 2 years outside Norway before a new permit of this type.
Processing time
1–3 months.
Government fees
NOK 6,300.
Typical duration
Up to 2 years at a time; up to 6 years total, followed by 2 years outside Norway before a new permit of this type.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed UDI ↗

In short

As of 8 July 2026, the International Company Assignment Permit for Kingdom of Norway is a sponsor-led Norway immigration route. Sources: official Kingdom of Norway government pages, reviewed 8 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/norway/intra-company-transfer-norway#answer

What is the International Company Assignment Permit in Kingdom of Norway?

International Company Assignment Permit is a sponsor-led Norway route. Indicative government fees are NOK 6,300; indicative processing time is 1–3 months; typical duration is Up to 2 years at a time; up to 6 years total, followed by 2 years outside Norway before a new permit of this type. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against UDI on 1 July 2026.

Overview

Norway handles temporary intracompany and assignment-based transfers under UDI's skilled-worker guidance rather than a standalone ICT page. The route covers skilled workers employed by an international company abroad who will carry out an assignment for the Norwegian branch, and employees of a company abroad that has a contract with an enterprise in Norway. The worker must have skilled-worker-level qualifications, the Norwegian business must have a registered business address, the Norwegian company cannot be a staffing company, and pay and working conditions must not be poorer than normal in Norway. The permit does not lead to permanent residence — time on this assignment permit does not count toward the 3-year PR requirement.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Confirm the assignment category

    Check whether the work is an assignment for the Norwegian branch of an international company or an assignment for a Norwegian enterprise under a contract.

  2. Prepare employer and assignment evidence

    The foreign employer and Norwegian business prepare documentation showing the assignment, business address, pay and conditions, and the worker's skilled qualifications.

  3. Apply through UDI

    Submit the skilled-worker application through UDI under the relevant assignment category.

  4. Plan the temporary stay

    The permit is temporary and does not count toward permanent residence. Plan for either returning abroad or switching to an ordinary skilled-worker permit if Norway becomes the long-term location.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For International Company Assignment Permit, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use UDI assignment guidance ↗

    Use UDI skilled-worker guidance to select the relevant international-company assignment category and prepare evidence before applying.

    Norwegian Directorate of Immigration · verified

  2. Official portalApplicant
    Open UDI Application Portal ↗

    Submit the online application and book the required appointment after confirming the assignment route.

    Norwegian Directorate of Immigration · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Does the assignment permit lead to permanent residence?+

No. Time on this assignment-based permit does not count toward the 3-year continuous-residence requirement for permanent residence. If you want to settle in Norway permanently, you need to transition to a standard skilled-worker permit that counts toward PR.

Can I switch from an assignment permit to a skilled-worker permit?+

Yes. If a Norwegian employer offers you a qualifying skilled-worker role, you can apply for a standard skilled-worker permit. The 3-year PR clock starts from the skilled-worker permit, not from the earlier assignment permit.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: UDI

Last checked: 1 July 2026

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