Norway Work and Immigration News
Short reports on what changes for people who want to work in Norway. Each item names its source and date, says what is still only a proposal, and links to the guide that explains the rules.
Norway Granted 9,638 Work Permits to Non-EEA Citizens in January to October 2026
UDI's monthly table by citizenship, and what it does and does not count.
Labour market · 30 Oct 2026Nav: 34,200 Job Ads in October, Unemployment Steady at 2.0%
What Nav's October figures say about demand, and why a job ad is not the same as a right to work.
Government Proposes Tighter Skilled Worker Rules After UDI Finds Misuse
A proposal, not yet a rule. What is reported, what is easing, and what it means for applicants.
One in Five Health and Care Workers in Norway Is an Immigrant, SSB Says
New SSB figures by occupation, and why a high share does not mean open doors for every applicant.
Nav: Unemployment Unchanged at 2.0% in September as Job Ads Reach 44,500
Nav's September figures, with rising unemployment in engineering and ICT.
Nearly One in Ten Employed in Norway Is a Job Immigrant, SSB Says
Shares by industry and county, and how SSB defines job immigrants.
Nav: Unemployment Stable at 2.1% in August, With 30,600 Job Ads
Nav's August figures and the occupations with most ads.
Labour Immigration to Norway Fell to 10,500 in 2025, the Lowest Since 2005
SSB's count of labour immigrants by citizenship, and what arrivals do not tell you.
Is Working in Norway a Realistic Option for You?
News can show where the labour market and the rules are heading, but it cannot tell you whether you personally qualify. JobsNorway provides an independent assessment of your potential eligibility, qualifications and realistic employment opportunities in Norway. Every assessment is checked before it is sent, and includes personal advice where relevant.
One-time paid assessment. No job placement. No employment guarantees.
General information, not legal advice or an individual assessment. Decisions on permits and authorisations are made by the Norwegian authorities. JobsNorway does not find jobs. Looking for background on the rules? See our guides.