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Au Pair in Norway: visa information

Applicants will require:
  • A valid passport - it should remain valid throughout the whole stay in Norway
  • A signed Au Pair contract
  • Proof of the host parents nationalities 
  • A passport photo fulfilling the given criteria 
  • Being 18-30 years old
 
Important: Discontinuation of the Au Pair scheme in Norway The Au Pair scheme in Norway is discontinued, with effect from 15 March 2024.
 
You are entitled to an Au Pair first stay permit only if:
  • You are an EU/EEA citizen
If you are not an EU/EEA citizen, you can participate only if:
  1. You have registered your application on udi.no by no later than March 15, 2024, and
  2. You have scheduled an appointment to submit your application.
If you are currently an Au Pair in Norway and want to extend your stay:
  • You may apply to renew your permit until the end of your two-year Au Pair period.
If you are currently an Au Pair in Norway and want to change Host Family:
  • You must apply to renew your permit until the end of your two-year Au Pair period.
For official and up-to-date information visit the UDI website.
For questions and support, get in contact with the Caritas Au Pair Centre.
 
 
 

General Required Documentation

Before applying for your visa, make sure you have the following documents ready:

Valid Passport

Must remain in force for the duration of your intended placement in Norway.

Signed Au Pair Contract

Signed by both the Host Family and the Au Pair
Criminal Background Check

Age Confirmation

You must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application.


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Visa Categories

 
Au Pairs from an EU or EEA country Working Holiday Visa

EU/EEA Au Pairs 

Because EU/EEA and EFTA citizens enjoy the right to free movement under European law, they do not need to apply for a complex visa or a residence permit to live and work in Norway. Instead, they bypass the traditional immigration queues entirely and use the EU/EEA Registration Scheme.
Requirements
  • Valid Identification: You must hold a valid National Identity Card or Passport issued by an EU/EEA/EFTA member state. It is highly recommended that the document remains valid for the entire planned duration of your stay. 
  • Age Limits: Must be from 18 to 30 years old.
  • Personal Status: Must be unmarried and have no children.
  • Language Competence: Should have a good grasp of the English or Norwegian language.
Legal Steps
  1. Pre-Register Online:Before or right after arrival
    Log onto the official UDI Application Portal online to create a profile and fill out the registration form for EU/EEA nationals. Under the registration track, you will specifically select the option indicating you are registering as an Au Pair.
  2. Book and Attend the Police Appointment: Within 3 months of arrival
    Book an appointment through the portal to visit either your local Norwegian police station (politiet) or a Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA). You must bring:
    - Your valid EU/EEA Passport or National ID card.
    - The official, standard UDI Au Pair Contract signed by you and your Host Family (this serves as your legal proof of financial self-sufficiency).
    - The police will issue your Registration Certificate (Registreringsbevis). This certificate is completely free of charge and does not expire.
  3. Register at the Tax Office
    Take your Registration Certificate to the Tax Office (Skatteetaten) to report your move to Norway. Because your monthly pocket money (5,900 NOK) and your room and board value are subject to Norwegian income tax, the tax office will issue you:

    - A Norwegian Personal Identification Number (D-number or fødselsnummer).
    - An electronic tax deduction card (skattekort), which your Host Family uses to process payments.
  4. Activate the National Insurance & Healthcare
    Once you are registered in the National Population Register with your personal ID number, you are automatically enrolled in the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme (Folketrygden). This grants you full access to the public health system.
 

Working Holiday Visa

Norway only holds reciprocal Working Holiday agreements with a very small number of non-EU/EEA countries.
Requirements
  • You must hold citizenship in an eligible country: Argentina, Australia, Japan, New Zealand: You must be between 18 and 30 years old (you must not have turned 31 yet). Canada: You must be between 18 and 35 years old (you must not have turned 36 yet).
  • You must prove you have a minimum of 15,169 NOK per month for the first three months of your stay, totaling 45,507 NOK. 
  • You must hold a valid return ticket 
  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to depart Norway.
Legal Steps
  1. Create a profile 
    On the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) application portal, fill out the Youth Exchange/Working Holiday form, and pay the 6,300 NOK application fee online.
  2. Book an appointment
    At a designated visa application center (usually VFS Global) or a Norwegian Embassy in your home country.
  3. ​Notify the Authorities
    Within 7 days of arriving, log back into the UDI portal and book an appointment with the local Norwegian Police (politiet) or the SUA. By law, you must report to the police within 7 days of arriving in Norway.
  4. Biometrics & The Residence Card: At the Police Station
    The police will take your fingerprints and a digital photograph. They will process your physical Residence Card (Oppholdskort), which acts as your official ID proving legal residency. The card will be mailed directly to your Norwegian mailbox within 10 to 14 days.
  5. Get a Tax Card & ID Number :At the Tax Office (Skatteetaten)
    Once the police approve your status, you must visit the Tax Office. Bring your passport and a copy of your initial temporary employment contract (such as your agreement with the Host Family).
  6. Open a Bank Account
    Take your passport, residence card, and Norwegian ID number to a local bank. You must open a Norwegian bank account so your Host Family can electronically transfer your pocket money or wages.
 
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Additional Information

Under a Working Holiday permit, you are granted a residence permit for up to one year (sometimes renewable for a second year depending on the country), but you are legally prohibited from working for the exact same employer for more than 6 months.