Norway · Work with a sponsor
Russian cross-border workers
Who it's for: For Russian citizens living in the Barents region who work in Norway and keep living there.
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
We have the official link for this visa type. Quoted requirements are not recorded yet.
Official page · udi.noOther work with a sponsor routes in Norway
- Employee of a foreign company on assignment in Norway
- Athletes or coaches
- Residence for an EU/EEA employee (registration)
- Posted worker from an EU/EEA company
- Employee of a foreign company in another EU/EEA country on assignment
- Employees of international companies on assignment for the Norwegian branch
- Journalist on assignment for a foreign media institution
- Other media personnel on assignment for a foreign media institution
- Offshore worker on a mobile installation
- Religious leaders/teachers
- Researcher with own funds
- Unskilled Russian workers in Northern Norway
- Seafarers on ships in Norwegian waters
- Skilled worker with an employer in Norway
- Trainees