According to a report published by the UN in November 2010, Norway is the best country to live in. The average life expectancy of its citizens is 81 years, and the average annual income is 58 thousand dollars. In addition, Norway is one of the most developed and prosperous countries in the world, with a low crime rate. There are several ways to go to the country for permanent residence, or live in it for several years.
Instructions
Step 1
Work Visa. To obtain it, you will first need to find a job: send your resume directly to Norwegian companies and firms. To get a job, you must be fluent in English. Those who live in the European Union do not need a visa to enter Norway. They can look for work locally, in the first 3 months, work and residence permits are not needed, in the future, to obtain them, you need to apply to the police. You will get the necessary sticker in your passport without any problems if you already have a work contract and a rental agreement. Residents of the European Union in search of work have the right to stay in Norway for 6 months, and if they are registered with the local police as job seekers, in order to extend their stay in the country for another 6 months, they need to leave the country and return back.
Step 2
Marriage. Have been married to a Norwegian for three years and apply for citizenship after another 6 months. After receiving it, many women divorce their husbands. Marriage with a Norwegian citizen entitles you to free language courses. Citizenship requires 300 hours of training. If a couple divorced before the woman received citizenship, but a child was born in marriage, then, despite the divorce, the woman remains in the country and receives help from social services that provide her with housing and pay benefits. If there are no children in marriage, after being separated for one year preceding the divorce, the woman must leave Norway. To obtain citizenship, you can marry not only a Norwegian, but also with any other man living in the country, provided that he has his own home or a rental contract and an income of at least NOK 217 thousand per year.
Step 3
AU-PAIR program. This option makes it possible to live in Norway for a year as an au pair or nanny for the children. The family provides free meals and pays for language courses. Overtime work is paid additionally, all the nuances are discussed in the contract in advance.
Step 4
Study in Norway. To obtain a visa, apply to a Norwegian school or institute and wait for a positive decision. A student visa, giving the right to live and study in Norway for a year, can be obtained if the study lasts more than 3 months. If you need to study for several years, renew your visa every year. To obtain a residence permit, provide documents confirming the fact of your enrollment in a Norwegian educational institution and the presence of 80 thousand NOK in a bank account.
