https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The Norwegian government has announced plans to review its labour immigration policies in the face of global instability and rising competition for talent in Europe. https://www.thelocal.no/20260430/norway-to-review-labour-immigration-policy Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:40:17 +0200 norway-to-review-labour-immigration-policy As part of the landmark trade agreement announced on January 27th, the EU and India adopted a ‘mobility framework’ that aims to make it easier for Indian students, researchers and young professionals to move to the EU. https://www.thelocal.no/20260207/what-the-mobility-deal-between-the-eu-and-india-will-mean-for-skilled-workers Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:19:01 +0100 what-the-mobility-deal-between-the-eu-and-india-will-mean-for-skilled-workers The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers. https://www.thelocal.no/20251122/explained-what-the-approval-of-the-eu-talent-pool-means-in-practice Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:00:02 +0100 explained-what-the-approval-of-the-eu-talent-pool-means-in-practice Navigating the Norwegian immigration process, including obtaining work permits and residency permits, can be a daunting task. It's no surprise then that many people think they need a lawyer to help them. https://www.thelocal.no/20231025/do-you-need-a-lawyer-in-norway-for-work-permit-or-residency-problems Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:55:35 +0200 do-you-need-a-lawyer-in-norway-for-work-permit-or-residency-problems Whether its the work-life balance or a desire to try something new, many dream of a life in Norway. Here's what you need to know about moving to Norway as an American. https://www.thelocal.no/20220822/explained-how-americans-can-move-to-norway Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:08:40 +0200 explained-how-americans-can-move-to-norway Many who move to Norway do so on a work permit, so what happens if you find yourself out of a job? https://www.thelocal.no/20240813/what-happens-to-work-permit-holders-in-norway-if-they-lose-their-job Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:30:29 +0200 what-happens-to-work-permit-holders-in-norway-if-they-lose-their-job The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration has updated its salary thresholds that work permit applicants need to meet for their application to be successful. https://www.thelocal.no/20250502/norways-immigration-directorate-updates-salary-thresholds-for-work-permits Fri, 02 May 2025 13:38:10 +0200 norways-immigration-directorate-updates-salary-thresholds-for-work-permits With no extra money for case processing from the government in 2025, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration seems pessimistic about the chance of further reducing waiting times. https://www.thelocal.no/20241121/how-does-norways-immigration-agency-expect-waiting-times-to-change-in-2025 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:09:21 +0100 how-does-norways-immigration-agency-expect-waiting-times-to-change-in-2025 The executive tasked with attracting foreign talent to the Oslo region has blamed a video which has gone viral on LinkedIn for scaring much-needed foreign expertise away. https://www.thelocal.no/20241122/a-massive-problem-oslo-region-blames-viral-video-for-scaring-away-foreign-talent Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:59:57 +0100 a-massive-problem-oslo-region-blames-viral-video-for-scaring-away-foreign-talent Juliana Mattson, from the US, travelled to Norway to learn more about organic and sustainable farming but was deported and banned from entering the Schengen Area for two years just ten days into her trip. https://www.thelocal.no/20241031/i-had-no-idea-what-was-going-on-how-juliana-was-deported-from-norway-for-volunteering Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:50:06 +0100 i-had-no-idea-what-was-going-on-how-juliana-was-deported-from-norway-for-volunteering Norway and Sweden have both managed to significantly bring down waiting times for high skilled workers this year, bringing their processing times close to that of Denmark, according to our latest comparison. https://www.thelocal.no/20241017/in-numbers-how-do-work-permit-waiting-times-compare-in-the-nordic-countries Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:22:50 +0200 in-numbers-how-do-work-permit-waiting-times-compare-in-the-nordic-countries The City of Oslo aims to cut work permit processing times in the capital down from nine months to just three days. The Local has contacted authorities to update readers on the latest developments. https://www.thelocal.no/20240506/is-oslos-project-to-speed-up-work-permits-on-track Mon, 06 May 2024 12:09:41 +0200 is-oslos-project-to-speed-up-work-permits-on-track In Norway, residency comes in two forms, permanent and temporary. Here we explain the difference between the two, whose eligible and what rights they come with.  https://www.thelocal.no/20220707/whats-the-difference-between-temporary-and-permanent-residence-in-norway Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:47:51 +0200 whats-the-difference-between-temporary-and-permanent-residence-in-norway Several countries in Europe are reducing the salaries people from outside the EU need to be eligible for a work visa, although one – Sweden – is raising the threshold. Here's a comparison of current rules in the countries covered by The Local. https://www.thelocal.no/20231018/compared-what-salary-do-you-need-to-get-a-work-permit-in-europe Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:03:18 +0200 compared-what-salary-do-you-need-to-get-a-work-permit-in-europe Several conditions must be met to be granted a work permit in Norway. Among them are rules on how much you will earn while working in the country. https://www.thelocal.no/20231010/what-are-the-salary-requirements-for-norways-work-permits Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:27:36 +0200 what-are-the-salary-requirements-for-norways-work-permits The median waiting time to get a residency permit to come to Norway as a skilled worker has fallen from 94 days in the first half of this year to just 55 days. Here are the latest figures from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. https://www.thelocal.no/20231004/how-long-does-it-currently-take-to-get-a-work-permit-in-norway Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:15:32 +0200 how-long-does-it-currently-take-to-get-a-work-permit-in-norway Known for its high wages, Norway attracts thousands of foreign workers each year. The rules for moving to the country can differ depending on which part of the world you come from.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230914/explained-the-rules-for-moving-to-norway-for-work Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:02:22 +0200 explained-the-rules-for-moving-to-norway-for-work An ambitious new pilot scheme aims to cut down work permit waiting times in Oslo. But how is it supposed to work, and what are its eligibility criteria? Questions abound. https://www.thelocal.no/20230904/what-we-know-about-oslos-plan-to-fast-track-work-permits Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:51:21 +0200 what-we-know-about-oslos-plan-to-fast-track-work-permits If you are a work permit holder in Norway and lose your job, there are several ways you can stay in the country. But this will require you to meet several conditions.  https://www.thelocal.no/20230718/how-work-permit-holders-can-stay-in-norway-if-they-lose-their-job Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:02:28 +0200 how-work-permit-holders-can-stay-in-norway-if-they-lose-their-job To be eligible for a work permit in Norway, you will need a solid full-time job offer, among other things, on the table. Can you start your new role and hit the ground running while your application is processed?  https://www.thelocal.no/20230530/can-you-start-work-in-norway-before-your-work-permit-is-granted Tue, 30 May 2023 14:00:11 +0200 can-you-start-work-in-norway-before-your-work-permit-is-granted