Norway · Business and investment
Self-employed persons with a company in Norway
Who it's for: Qualified people who will run their own company 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: No
- Main fee: NOK 6,300
- Salary threshold: NOK 341,373
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Possible
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NOK 6,300 | — | udi.noOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | NOK 341,373 | — | 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.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“You can get a residence permit if it is necessary for the establishment and further operation of the business that you live in Norway and actively participate in the operation of the business.”
Main feeNOK 6,300Official wording
“Residence permits for work for applicants over the age of 18 (also renewals) NOK 6 300”
Salary thresholdNOK 341,373Official wording
“It must be likely that the business will give you a profit (business income) of at least NOK 341 373 per year pre-tax”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“Your family members can apply for family immigration to come and live with you in Norway.”
Can lead to permanent residencePossibleOfficial wording
“After three years, you can 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: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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