Rank #46 · Feb 2026
Norway Independent Contractor Visa
Very strict.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $600
- Processing
- 1-3 months
- Validity
- 2 years
- Income
- $3,800/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 7/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Ultra-High
- Total (est.)
- ~$4,800/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$1,500/mo
- Coffee
- ~$5.2
- Internet
- 160 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$320/mo
Visa Overview
This is specifically for the Svalbard region (where it's 0% tax) or the mainland. It's expensive and bureaucratic, but Norway offers a quality of life that is hard to beat.
Pet Entry & Rules
Very strict. Tapeworm treatment is mandatory for dogs. Norway is a paradise for outdoor-loving dogs, but they must be on a leash in most nature areas during the summer.
Tax Residency
High taxes on the mainland, but if you choose to live in Svalbard (the Arctic island), you pay 0% income tax on your remote work.