Minimum Salary Increases for Non-EU Workers
July 24, 2014
New and renewal Residence and Work Permit applicants are now required to earn a minimum annual salary of NOK 380,300 (approximately US$ 61,700) if they hold a bachelor’s degree (up from NOK 372,500) or NOK 409,700 if they hold a master’s degree (up from NOK 401,400).
The increased salary requirements apply to all first-time Residence and Work Permit and renewal applications submitted on and after July 1, 2014, provided that the application is not covered by an industry-specific collective bargaining agreement.
What This Means for Employers
Employers should ensure that all relevant teams and managers are aware of the increase and plan for any effect on budget.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email [email protected].
© 2009 - 2015 © Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Fragomen Global LLP and affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
The increased salary requirements apply to all first-time Residence and Work Permit and renewal applications submitted on and after July 1, 2014, provided that the application is not covered by an industry-specific collective bargaining agreement.
What This Means for Employers
Employers should ensure that all relevant teams and managers are aware of the increase and plan for any effect on budget.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email [email protected].
© 2009 - 2015 © Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Fragomen Global LLP and affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

