Norway

Norway pairs strong wages with generous benefits and a healthcare system that heavily invests in continuing education for foreign-trained staff.

Demand

High

Language

Norwegian

Processing

6–10 months

Currency

NOK

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Caregivers

Demand & salary

NOK 400,000–480,000

Average annual gross for full-time caregiver roles.

Home care, residential and hospital positions available
Minimum 1 year of experience typically required
Employer-sponsored relocation and orientation

Auxiliary nurses

Demand & salary

NOK 500,000–650,000

Average annual gross for full-time auxiliary nurse roles.

Acute care, geriatrics, and community nursing openings
Nursing diploma or degree required
Continuing education funded by most employers

Requirements & benefits

Working conditions, licensing, and immigration essentials for Norway.

Language requirement

Norwegian B2

Licensing

Helsedirektoratet authorization

Visa pathway

Skilled worker permit

Working hours

37.5 hrs/week

Paid leave

25 days + 10 holidays

Healthcare

Universal public

Pension

Folketrygden

Permanent residency

PR after 3 years

Relocation cost

NOK 35,000–55,000

Cost of living

Very High

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