Norway
NORNorway is a high-income Nordic country, EFTA + EEA + Schengen member but not in the EU. Universal public healthcare (free at point of use), one of the world's strongest social safety nets, and very strong English proficiency. Non-EEA long-stay residency is mostly via skilled employment, family reunification, or specific niche tracks (researchers, fishermen, ministers of religion). Naturalisation since 2020 permits dual citizenship. Tax system is comprehensive: progressive income tax up to ~47% plus a 22% flat capital tax and a wealth tax above NOK 1.7 million.
Passport Rank
#4
Visa-Free
188
destinations
Country Details
- Capital
- Oslo
- Currency
- Norwegian krone (NOK)
- Languages
- Norwegian
- Population
- 5,550,000
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 7 years
- Schengen / EU
- Schengen
- Climate
- Cold temperate
- English Proficiency Rank
- #5
Indices
Cost of Living
100
Safety
92
Healthcare
81
Quality of Life
197
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 7 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | $1,700 | $1,300 | $460 | $165 | $90 |
| Bergen | $1,200 | $950 | $430 | $145 | $85 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Schengen C
- Skilled Worker
- Student
- Job Seeker
- Family Immigration
- Self-Employed
- EU/EEA Registration
- Au Pair (closed)
- Authority
- UDI (Utlendingsdirektoratet)
- Official Portal
- udi.no
- Phone
- +47 23 35 15 00
- [email protected]
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- 7
- Language Test
- Yes (Norwegian B1)
- Civic Test
- Yes
- Oath Required
- Yes
- Dual Allowed
- Yes
- Fee
- $350
- Processing
- ~18 months
International Schools
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| School | City | Curriculum | Tuition (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo International School | Bekkestua / Oslo area | IB | $17,000–$26,000 |
Daily Life Logistics
Internet
195 Mbps median
85% fibre coverage
eSIM: Telenor, Telia Norge, Ice
LGBTQ+ Legal Status
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Legal
- Civil Partnerships
- Recognised
- Anti-Discrimination Law
- Yes
- ILGA Rank
- #11
Religious Life
- Halal Food
- Limited
- Kosher Food
- Limited
- Prayer Facilities
- Limited
Related Guides
Citizenship by Descent
Sources & last verified
- Last verified 2026-04-26