Norway

Norway combines political stability, a prosperous economy and an exceptional quality of life. Its expertise in energy, maritime industries, technology and sustainability creates strong opportunities for experienced entrepreneurs.

Norway Golden Visa

Norway does not offer a conventional Golden Visa or passive Residency by Investment program. Buying property, investing in funds or providing capital to a Norwegian business does not by itself create a right to residence. For European residency through investment, consider the Portugal Golden Visa or Italy Investor Visa.

Norway Self-Employed Residence Permit

Norway offers a work-based residence permit for qualified self-employed applicants who will establish and actively operate their own business. This is not an investor visa: applicants qualify through their skills and genuine business activity rather than capital alone. Applicants must normally have completed higher education or vocational training. The business must usually be the applicant’s own sole proprietorship, not a limited company, and their presence in Norway must be necessary for its establishment and operation. The permit is issued for one year at a time, and family members can usually apply for family immigration.

Permanent Residence

Those following the route above may apply for permanent residence after three years, provided they continue to meet the residence, income, language and other eligibility requirements.

Contact An Advisor

Norway Citizenship by Investment

Norway does not offer Citizenship by Investment, and establishing or funding a business does not create a direct right to a Norwegian passport. Naturalisation generally requires eight years of residence during the previous eleven years, although applicants with sufficient income may qualify after six of the previous ten years. Language, citizenship test, residence status and other requirements also apply. For direct citizenship, consider Grenada Citizenship by Investment.

Norway Passport Strength and Ranking

If Norway were to offer a Citizenship by Investment program, one of the attractions for applicants would be its passport. Norway ranks 14th out of 199 passports in the La Vida Passport Value Index and provides access to 214 of the world’s 227 destinations through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, eTA or eVisa arrangements. It’s one of the world’s strongests passports and covers 99.4% of global GDP and 99.6% of the worldwide visitor market, providing exceptional access for international business and travel.