Norway
Working Holiday Visa
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Norwegian Embassy in Canada: Royal Danish Embassy (handles Norwegian visa applications)
47 Clarence Street
Suite 450
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Tel: (613) 562 1811
Fax: (613) 562 1812
Email: ottamb@um.dk
WHO QUALIFIES FOR A WORKING HOLIDAY PERMIT?
The Working Holiday Agreement between Norway and Canada makes it easier for young people to gain international travel and work experience. The permit allows you to travel and work in Norway for one full year, giving you a great chance to explore the country and its culture.
To qualify for the Working Holiday permit you have to be a Canadian citizen between 18 and 35 years of age (inclusive). You also have to hold a Canadian passport (valid 3 months beyond your departure from Norway), have sufficient funds and valid travel insurance.
If you qualify for the working holiday permit, you can be granted a residence permit for a maximum of 12 months. The primary purpose of your stay must be holiday, but you can also work during your stay in Norway to earn supplementary funds to support yourself. You are allowed to work part time or full time, but please note that you can only stay with the same employer for a maximum of 6 months. You are also allowed to study or take classes during your stay.
Please note that you can only apply for working holiday in Norway twice in your life, totalling 2 years of residence.
HOW TO APPLY
In order to ensure quick and efficient processing you must prepare all necessary documentation in the mandatory checklist before you submit the application package, either in person or by mail, to the Danish Embassy in Ottawa. Failing to submit all relevant documentation will result in unnecessary delays or rejection.
Please note: As of 01.01.2011 the Norwegian Consulates will no longer be accepting applications for residence permits. All applications must be sendt directly to the Royal Danish Embassy in Ottawa
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Please click here for the document checklist where you will be able to download the required application form.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION?
The Danish Embassy will forward all completed applications to the Norwegian Immigration Service (UDI) for processing and decision making. Please look up the current processing time here >>
When UDI has finalized the processing, the Embassy will be notified and given a letter with the decision. The Embassy will in turn forward the decision to the applicant via mail or e-mail.
When a permit has been granted the applicant should bring the approval letter with him/her to Norway and present it to the local police within 7 days. The police will then issue a permit sticker and insert it in the passport.
Student Permit
HOW TO APPLY
In order to ensure quick and efficient processing you must prepare all necessary documentation in the mandatory checklist before you submit the application package, either in person or by mail, to the Danish Embassy in Ottawa. Failing to submit all relevant documentation will result in unnecessary delays or rejection.
Please note: As of 01.01.2011 the Norwegian consulates will no longer be accepting applications for residence permits. All applications must be sent directly to the Royal Danish Embassy in Ottawa.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Please click here for the document checklist where you will be able to download the required application form.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION?
The Danish Embassy will forward all completed applications to the Norwegian Immigration Service (UDI) for processing and decision making. Please see the current processing time here.
When UDI has finalized the processing, the Embassy will be notified and given a letter with the decision. The Embassy will in turn forward the decision to the applicant via mail or e-mail.
When a permit has been granted the applicant should bring the approval letter with him/her to Norway and present it to the local police within 7 days. The police will then issue a permit sticker and insert it in the passport.
Please note: Only applicants that are part of a student exchange program, based on a bilateral agreement, are permitted to enter Norway before a decision has been made. All independent students must await a decision outside Norway.
