Routes that may fit your situation
If your goal is cultural exchange, language learning and time living in Norway, there are stronger and more durable routes than the closed au pair scheme.
Working Holiday arrangements
Limited reciprocal arrangements exist with specific countries. Where one applies to you, it allows short-term work and travel for young adults. We confirm the current position for your nationality.
Student permit with part-time work
If your aim is cultural exchange and language acquisition, a student permit with part-time work rights is often a stronger and more durable path.
EEA free movement
If you hold EU or EEA citizenship, or qualify as a non-EEA family member of an EEA citizen, the free-movement route is open and gives full work rights.
Concierge host-family matching
Through our group we maintain a vetted network of host families in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Where you have a legal basis to be in Norway, such as EEA, student or family status, we can match you to a host family for cultural integration.
Self-employed permit
If you have childcare, language-tutoring or hospitality expertise you can build into a freelance practice, the self-employed route can be a credible alternative. We assess eligibility under UDI's rules.
Family immigration
If you have close family lawfully resident in Norway, a family-immigration permit can give you a secure basis to live, integrate and learn the language.
