--- title: "Norway Artist or performer 2026: income NOK 341k+/yr needed" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/artist-musician-performer/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-12 --- Norway · Work # Norway Artist or performer **Income needed:** NOK 341k+ a year ≈ $36k Residence permit for artists, musicians and performers Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) - **Income needed:** NOK 341k+ a year ≈ $36k (Income of at least NOK 341,373 a year (≈ $35,700) · Minimum pre-tax pay for musicians, circus performers and their necessary support staff where no collective agreement applies; otherwise the collective wage rate or pay not poorer than normal for the occupation and place. A fee of NOK 6,300 (≈ $660) · Application fee under Immigration Regulations section 17-10 (work and similar permits), including renewals; applicants under 18 pay half.) - **First stay:** 1 yr (Up to one year for an engagement; a new permit can be given only after three months outside Norway, unless UDI guidelines say otherwise. Other cultural purposes can get up to two years in total under the same section.) - **Who can apply:** Most passports (Third-country nationals; EU/EEA citizens do not need the permit.) - **Family:** Family can join (Spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply; family applying at the same time receives the answer at the same time.) ## Key facts Artist or performer is a work route for Norway. Applicants need income of NOK 341k+ a year ≈ $36k. You can stay 1 yr. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source. - **Money needed:** NOK 341k+ a year ≈ $36k - **Government fees:** NOK 6,300 ≈ $660 - **First stay:** 1 yr ## Cost, time and long term To apply: government fee NOK 6,300 ≈ $660; income to show NOK 341k+/yr ≈ $36k. No lawyer or agent fee is included. **Government fees: NOK 6,300 ≈ $660** - NOK 6,300 (≈ $660) Application fee under Immigration Regulations section 17-10 (work and similar permits), including renewals; applicants under 18 pay half. **Shown, not spent: NOK 341k+/yr ≈ $36k** - NOK 341,373 a year (≈ $35,700) Minimum pre-tax pay for musicians, circus performers and their necessary support staff where no collective agreement applies; otherwise the collective wage rate or pay not poorer than normal for the occupation and place. **Renewal: Not renewable** Up to one year for an engagement. A new permit can be given only after three months outside Norway, unless UDI guidelines say otherwise (section 6-22 of the Immigration Regulations). [Norwegian Directorate of Immigration](https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/) [Lovdata](https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286) **Permanent residence: Time here doesn't count** The permit does not form a basis for permanent residence (section 6-22 of the Immigration Regulations). [Lovdata](https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286) ## Why this route may not fit Check this before you apply. - Can't be renewed - Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence - Needs a job offer from an employer in Norway - Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports ### What you'll need #### Who can apply - The applicant has a concrete offer of employment as a performer, musician or artist, or as necessary support staff, to present culture such as music, dance, theatre or circus. - The offer is normally full time (37.5 hours per week; 21 hours for musicians or dance bands) for a specific continuous period. - Periods without work or assignments make up no more than 20% of the time in Norway. #### What you must show - Pay is under the collective agreement or not poorer than normal; musicians and circus performers need at least NOK 341,373 (≈ $35,700) per year pre-tax. - The application fee is NOK 6,300 (≈ $660). #### Documents - Applicants aged 15 to 18 attach the consent of a parent or guardian. #### After you arrive - The permit is valid for at most one year; a new permit needs three months outside Norway, unless UDI guidelines say otherwise. - The permit period does not count towards permanent residence; spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply. ## When you become tax resident How Norway decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records. - **Stay on this route:** **Up to 1 year in total** - **Tax residence:** - **More than 183 days in any 12-month period** Presence in Norway for more than 183 days in one or more periods makes a person resident for the income year in which the limit is passed. - **More than 270 days in any 36-month period** Presence in Norway for more than 270 days in any 36-month period also makes a person resident, except for persons resident on Svalbard. - **Foreign-source income:** Norwegian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income and wealth: 22% on general income plus bracket tax of 1.7% to 17.8% on personal income above NOK 226,100, (≈ $23,600) and employees pay 7.6% national insurance contributions. [All tax rules for Norway](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026 **Full official text** Residence permit of up to one year for a performer, musician or artist, or necessary support staff, with a concrete engagement presenting culture in Norway for more than 14 days. (sources 1, 2, 3) #### What you must show and pay - Income of at least NOK 341,373 a year (≈ $35,700) · Minimum pre-tax pay for musicians, circus performers and their necessary support staff where no collective agreement applies; otherwise the collective wage rate or pay not poorer than normal for the occupation and place. (source 1) - A fee of NOK 6,300 (≈ $660) · Application fee under Immigration Regulations section 17-10 (work and similar permits), including renewals; applicants under 18 pay half. (source 3) #### Requirements - The applicant has a concrete offer of employment as a performer, musician or artist, or as necessary support staff, to present culture such as music, dance, theatre or circus. (sources 1, 2) - The offer is normally full time (37.5 hours per week; 21 hours for musicians or dance bands) for a specific continuous period. (source 1) - Periods without work or assignments make up no more than 20% of the time in Norway. (source 1) - Pay is under the collective agreement or not poorer than normal; musicians and circus performers need at least NOK 341,373 (≈ $35,700) per year pre-tax. (source 1) - The application fee is NOK 6,300 (≈ $660). (source 3) - Applicants aged 15 to 18 attach the consent of a parent or guardian. (source 1) - The permit is valid for at most one year; a new permit needs three months outside Norway, unless UDI guidelines say otherwise. (sources 1, 2) - The permit period does not count towards permanent residence; spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply. (source 1) #### Stay - Up to one year for an engagement; a new permit can be given only after three months outside Norway, unless UDI guidelines say otherwise. Other cultural purposes can get up to two years in total under the same section. - First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case. - Not renewable according to our source. #### Nationality Third-country nationals; EU/EEA citizens do not need the permit. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia. #### Work Work for the engagement in the contract; a new engagement or employer needs a new permit. #### Family Spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply; family applying at the same time receives the answer at the same time. Checked 2026-10-12 ## Official sources 1. [Exchange programmes, culture, organisational work and working holiday](https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/) · Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) · checked 2026-10-12 2. [Immigration Regulations (utlendingsforskriften), chapters 6 and 10](https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286) · Lovdata (Norwegian legislation) · checked 2026-10-10 3. [Regulation on foreigners' entry and residence (utlendingsforskriften), section 17-10: processing fees for residence permits](https://lovdata.no/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286/%C2%A717-10) · Lovdata (Norwegian regulation text) · checked 2026-10-11 ## Artist or performer and its alternatives | Route | Money needed | Stay | Work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Artist or performer | Needs income of NOK 341k+ a year ≈ $36k | 1 yr | – | | [Skilled worker permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/skilled-worker/) | Needs income from NOK 545k a year ≈ $57k | 3 yr, renewable | – | | [Athlete / coach permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/athlete-coach/) | Needs income of NOK 341k+ a year ≈ $36k | 1 yr, renewable | – | | [Foreign-company assignment](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/foreign-company-assignment/) | – | 2 yr, renewable | Limited | | [Branch assignment permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/intl-company-assignment/) | – | 2 yr, renewable | Limited | ## Questions people ask ### How much money do I need for the Artist or performer? Income of at least NOK 341,373 a year (≈ $35,700). Minimum pre-tax pay for musicians, circus performers and their necessary support staff where no collective agreement applies; otherwise the collective wage rate or pay not poorer than normal for the occupation and place. A fee of NOK 6,300 (≈ $660). Application fee under Immigration Regulations section 17-10 (work and similar permits), including renewals; applicants under 18 pay half. ### How long can I stay on the Artist or performer? Up to one year for an engagement; a new permit can be given only after three months outside Norway, unless UDI guidelines say otherwise. ### Can I work on the Artist or performer? Work for the engagement in the contract; a new engagement or employer needs a new permit. ### Can I bring my family on the Artist or performer? Spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply; family applying at the same time receives the answer at the same time. ### Who can apply for the Artist or performer? Third-country nationals; EU/EEA citizens do not need the permit. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia. ### Does the Artist or performer lead to permanent residence in Norway? Time on the Artist or performer doesn't count toward permanent residence in Norway. ### How are Artist or performer holders taxed in Norway? No special regime in our records is tied to the Artist or performer. The standard rules apply: Norwegian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income and wealth: 22% on general income plus bracket tax of 1.7% to 17.8% on personal income above NOK 226,100, (≈ $23,600) and employees pay 7.6% national insurance contributions. ## More in Norway [Working Holiday · Andorra](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/working-holiday-ad/) [Working Holiday · Argentina](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/working-holiday-ar/) [Working Holiday · Australia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/working-holiday-au/) [Working Holiday · Canada](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/working-holiday-ca/) [Working Holiday · Japan](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/working-holiday-jp/) [Working Holiday · New Zealand](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/working-holiday-nz/) [Self-employed · Assignment](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/self-employed-abroad-assignment/) [Self-employed permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/self-employed/) ## Work visas elsewhere [🇵🇹 Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/eu-blue-card/) [🇪🇸 EU Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/eu-blue-card/) [🇬🇪 IT sector permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/it-residence-permit/) [🇮🇹 Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/eu-blue-card/) [🇬🇷 Large-company director permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/greece/company-executive-b3/) [🇩🇪 Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/germany/eu-blue-card/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated. ## How this was checked **Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources. Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out. 1. [Exchange programmes, culture, organisational work and working holiday](https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/exchange-programmes-culture-and-organisational-work/) · Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) · checked 2026-10-12 2. [Immigration Regulations (utlendingsforskriften), chapters 6 and 10](https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286) · Lovdata (Norwegian legislation) · checked 2026-10-10 3. [Regulation on foreigners' entry and residence (utlendingsforskriften), section 17-10: processing fees for residence permits](https://lovdata.no/forskrift/2009-10-15-1286/%C2%A717-10) · Lovdata (Norwegian regulation text) · checked 2026-10-11 Tracked since 2026-10-11. 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