Norway Employer of Record Services
Work Permits and Visas in Norway
Employer of Record Services Norway
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Do I need a Work Permit or Visa to work in Norway?
Whilst Agility EOR does not generally “sponsor” Work Permits (this practice is not always compatible with the EOR/PEO model), we can generally support candidates needing a work visa in Norway.
EU, EEA and Nordic country, (Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland), citizens may enter Norway for work without requiring a visa or work permit.
All other foreign nationals wishing to work in Norway require the following –
- A residence permit for work. Application is usually made by the prospective employee, and requires a firm job offer before it will be granted. There are several schemes such as skilled worker permits, and the early employment start program that may allow an employer to shorten or circumvent part of the process. The permit is granted for a fixed term, and must be periodically renewed if required. After 3 years an employee may qualify for permanent residence.
- An entry visa. After a residence permit for work has been granted, the employee must apply for an entry visa at their local embassy. This allows entry into the country, but does not grant permission to begin work.
- A resident card. Within 7 days of entering Norway, an employee must register with the police to be granted their residence card.
Other types of work visa are available, and our specialist onboarding team will be able to advise on the available options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Payrolling the employees is a key part of the service offered by an employer of record company. The EOR will calculate and remit all taxes, social securities and similar payments, on behalf of both employer and employee. The client will be invoiced in advance by the EOR company, for the total cost of the payroll.
Yes. Our clients are free to dictate the structure of the employees’ remuneration including any bonuses or commissions they wish to offer. In some countries, there is a statutory requirement to provide “bonuses”, for example in the form of Christmas or holiday allowances.
Yes. Agility EOR will calculate what pay is due upon termination of an employee, factoring in such things as any untaken leave entitlements.
We find that most of our clients are in the Tech, IT, Finance and Professional Services industries. However, we have acquired the skills, knowledge and experience to help all industries across the globe.
As a private company, we’re not beholden to shareholders or asset-shredding Private Equity targets. We aim to build long-term relationships with our clients. At Agility EOR, our approach is that we never forget that our business is all about people. Our Employer of Record solutions are tailored to each requirement, not a one-size-fits-all tech platform. We do the right thing by our clients and by the laws of each country we operate in. And we believe in openness; if we don’t feel we can offer you the best solution for a specific territory, we’ll say so.
We pride ourselves on our personable-approach so once you enter your new employees details into our dedicated platform, we’ll arrange a call with you to go through the details of the employment contract where together we can review and amend to your requirements. We liaise directly with your employee to build a rapport and obtain the necessary information to hire them compliantly, and set them up ready for their first payroll.
We never stop delivering! Even if you’re employee has been onboarded and is happily working for you and being paid each month, we’re here to partner with you whenever you or your employees need us. Even your ex-employees may need our assistance for tax documents, proof of employment requests etc… Our service never stops!