Study in Norway
Japanese citizens under 31 can apply for a working holiday permit in Norway.
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Studying in Norway: costs and visas
Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applying.
Cost
This country has no official living-cost figure.
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90days
Limit of a stay without a visa (in any 180 days)
Source: UDI: visiting Norway without a visa (page for Japanese citizens)
See entry and permits in detailWorking holiday
Depends on your nationality
Source: Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI): working holiday residence permit for young adults from JapanUDI: how to apply for a working holiday residence permit from JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-10-03)
See entry and permits in detailVisa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you apply.
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Ways to study in Norway
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Live in Norway on a working holiday
- Residence permit for working holiday for young adults from Japan
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Norway for a while.
- Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · permit for up to one year
- Can you work?
Up to six months with the same employer
- Cost
Being confirmed
Live in Norway on a working holiday
- Residence permit for working holiday for young adults from Japan
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Norway for a while.
Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · permit for up to one year
Can you work?
Up to six months with the same employer
Cost
Being confirmed
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
Live in Norway on a working holiday・Source: Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI): working holiday residence permit for young adults from JapanUDI: how to apply for a working holiday residence permit from JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-10-03)
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Sources for this page
- Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI): working holiday residence permit for young adults from Japan（checked October 31, 2026）
- UDI: how to apply for a working holiday residence permit from Japan（checked October 31, 2026）
- UDI: visiting Norway without a visa (page for Japanese citizens)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Royal Norwegian Embassy in Japan: visas and residence permits (where applicants in Japan apply)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-10-03)（checked October 31, 2026）
