Norway · Seasonal work
Seasonal worker
Who it's for: People who will do seasonal work or work as a holiday stand-in in Norway.
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
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Age limit: From 18
- Family can join: No
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“You must have received a concrete offer of full-time employment.”
Age limitFrom 18Official wording
“You must be at least 18 years old.”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“You family is not entitled to residence permits to come and live with you in Norway.”
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: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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