Additional education to have your qualifications recognised
Who it's for: For a person with foreign vocational training who needs extra education in Norway for it to be recognised.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Study place needed: Yes
- Money to show: NOK 170,368
- Main fee: NOK 5,400
- Family can join: Some family members
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NOK 5,400 | — | udi.noOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | NOK 170,368 | — | udi.noOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
6 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“You must have received an offer of admission to a university college, a university or an established school.”
Money to showNOK 170,368Official wording
“This means at least NOK 170 368 for the entire year.”
Main feeNOK 5,400Official wording
“Study permit for applicants over the age of 18 (also renewals) NOK 5 400”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“Your spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply to come and live with you in Norway .”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“Here you can find UDI’s waiting times for first-time applications, renewals, and appeals.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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