Move to Canada from Norway

You can move to Canada from Norway through various programs. Choosing the appropriate scheme depends on a few aspects, among which the most important is meeting the eligibility conditions for the desired visa type.

When discussing immigration to Canada, you can choose between short-term, long-term, and permanent residency. Below, our lawyers review the conditions for each of them.

How to relocate to Canada from Norway on a short-term

Temporary employment and studentship are the main options if you want to move to Canada as a Norwegian citizen for a few months. For each case, specific requirements must be met, and some of the most important are:

• holding a valid passport;
• having a good knowledge of the English or French language, depending on the side of the country you will live in;
• submitting a sponsorship letter from the employer or educational institution, depending on the case;
• having sufficient money to sustain your stay in Canada.

Our immigration lawyers in Canada can help you if you want to move here based on these 2 relocation pathways.

How to immigrate to Canada from Norway on a long-term

The best way to move to Canada from Norway for longer periods is to enter one of the available dedicated immigration programs. By far, most foreigners choose the Canada Express Entry Stream. This is a great option for those who seek to relocate here based on employment.

Here are the main options available:

• the Canadian Experience Class, which is a great option if you have worked at least one year in Canada in the past 3 years;
• the Federal Skilled Trades Class is more suitable for you to relocate to Canada from Norway if you have specific skills sought on the local labor market and have worked at least 2 years in Canada in the last 5 years;
• the Federal Skilled Worker if you do not have experience in working in Canada, but you are a skilled worker and want to move here.

The latter is also used by many people who immigrate to Canada from the USA, especially those who reside there and want to make a change.

Another option for long-term immigration to Canada from Norway is the Provincial Nominee Program.

Relocation options for those who are not interested in employment

One common way to immigrate to Canada from Norway is also family reunion. For this purpose, however, you must have a relative who is a permanent resident or citizen of the country you can join. You can apply for a spouse visa or move in with another sibling, if he or she can sponsor you.

If you are interested in family reunification, our immigration lawyer in Canada can help you.

Special programs for Norwegian citizens

International Experience Canada is a program dedicated to Norwegian citizens who want to know what living and working here implies. The program is available for people aged 18 to 30. Its main advantage is the possibility to obtain a 2-year visa that enables you to work and travel around the country.

However, if you are targeting permanent residency in Canada, our immigration lawyers recommend choosing a different program. They can also help you apply for citizenship in Canada.

Economic relations between Canada and Norway

Canada and Norway have good bilateral trading relations, as you can read below:

• in 2024, the trade between the two countries totalled USD 3.1 billion;
• Canada exported merchandise worth USD 2.3 billion to Norway;
• Canada also imported products valued at USD 786.4 million;
• the bilateral trade in the services sector were valued at USD 1.3 billion.

If you want to immigrate to Canada from Norway and need support, please contact us for a personalized experience.