List of the documents required/recommended to apply for a work permit
The Norwegian Embassy in Baku is authorised to accept applications for a work permit from the citizens of Azerbaijan and Georgia.
The issues related to obtaining a residence and/or work permit for Norway are regulated by Norwegian Law / Immigration Act of 24 June 1988 and Regulations concerning the entry of foreign nationals into the Kingdom of Norway and their presence in the realm of 2 June 1997.
Specialists are persons who have special qualifications in a particular field. Specialist who has a work contract can apply for a work permit.
Please be informed that all documents should be delivered personally by an applicant and the following documents are required/recommended to apply for a residence and/or work permit:
- 2 copies of a filled in application form for a first time residence or/and work permit.
- 3 passport-size photos. For detailed information on the required photos please click here.
- 2 copies of a passport page containing personal information (together with the passport).
- 2 copies of the National Identity Card (Azərbaycan Respublikası vətəndaşinın şəxsiyyət vəsiqəsi) (both sides).
- 2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of an offer of employment/employment contract/application form for a first time residence or/and work permit.
- 2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of an offer of employment/employment contract/au pair contract signed both by a Norwegian reference company/person and applicant.
- 2 copies (1original and 1 copy) of a Guarantee Form for Residence which should be filled in by a reference in Norway and confirmed by a local authority in Norway (Police Office, etc.).
- 2 copies (1original and 1 copy) of a signed document called "Important information on rights and obligations for au pairs and their host families". This document is required when an applicant is applying for an au pair permit.
- 3 copies (1 original and 2 copies) of an applicant’s birth certificate translated into English and verified by Apostille.
- 3 copies (1 original and 2 copies) of an applicant’s diploma (with subjects and grades) translated into English and verified by Apostille.
- 2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of the power of attorney from a parent allowing a child/children to reunify/travel with his/her mother or father applying for a work permit for Norway (this document is required in case if an applicant, applying for a work permit, is accompanied by his/her child/children). This power of attorney should be translated into English and notarially verified.
- Application fee – 152 AZN (for the person applying for a work permit) and 455 AZN (for the person/persons accompanying this main applicant) (from the 1st of June 2007) – is paid beforehand together with an application's submission for its processing. Please note that in case if an application is rejected no payment is reimbursed.
NB! Please note that the decision on approving/rejecting an application for a residence/work permit is taken only by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and case’s processing can take up to 2-3 months. In case if an applicant is granted a residence permit a relevant D visa will be issued, and after an applicant’s arrival in Norway he/she must report to the police of his/her stay no later than 7 days after entry. If an application is rejected an applicant will be notified on the decision.