Norway freelance visa.

The official page asks for: skilled-worker training, a degree or special skills, proof of your skills and your role in the business, a clear description of the business, financing and budget plans, accounts, if the business already has them and statement that any other needed licences will be given.

No set figure in the rules. It must be likely that the business will earn enough to support you, and it must cover most of your living costs. Public grants can count.

The rules allow this permit for up to two years, under UDI guidelines. Yes, if it is for the same business. The permit can lead to permanent residence.

NOK 6,300 to apply for a first permit or a renewal in work cases.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For people aged 18 or over who will run a lasting business of their own in Norway and take an active part in it. The work must need skilled-worker skills, such as a trade certificate or a degree. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Norway without this visa.

Family members can get a family permit. They can then work anywhere in Norway, without the limits on the main permit.

The permit is tied to the one business. A job as an employee is only allowed when there are special reasons.

From outside Norway, through a Norwegian embassy or consulate in your country of citizenship, or where you have held a residence permit for the last six months.