Work Visa from Nigeria to Norway

Work Visa from Nigeria to Norway Description

Internationals seeking employment in Norway must go through the offices of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.
While citizens of any EFTA or EEA country may live and work in Norway without a work permit or visa, all other non-EU nationals must apply for a working holiday visa in order to obtain employment.
Norway operates under the Schengen Agreement. Individuals with a Schengen visa may travel freely throughout the 15-country Schengen zone.
Only work permits requisitioned by an employer grants an individual the right to live and work in Norway.
Two types of permits exist for Norwegian job seekers: 12-month work permits and seasonal work permits.
12-month permits allow skilled workers to live and hold a job for up to a year.
A seasonal work permit allows a worker three months of residency and employment.
Nationals from certain countries may live and work in Norway without a visa for up to three months.
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration acts as the governing body overseeing the issuance of work permits and working holiday visas to Norway.
Applicants must be found to be of good mental, physical, and criminal background before visa is issued.

Fully completed and signed visa application form
Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Norway.
A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Norway.
A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Norway.
Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:

Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Norway. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.

Proof of paid visa fee. €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Validity: More than 90 days
Processing Time: 15 - 30 days
Cost: Not available

Address

Address: 54 T.Y. Danjuma Street, Asokoro, Abuja

Phone

Phone: (+234) 813 989 0050