Hallo alle sammen!
I’m considering Norway as a possible destination for permanent relocation. My idea would be to make such move in around 2 to 4 years.
Some info:
* I’m Uruguayan (thus, not an EEA citizen, but I do have visa-free visits).
* I work in the IT field as a DevOps/SRE, with (as of today) 1.5 years of experience.
* If all goes well, by the end of 2024 I will have a technical degree in Computer Science from a trade school (tertiary education). The program has a duration of 3 years, so I’m not sure if it qualifies as a bachelor’s degree or not.
My plan (so far):
* Visit Norway next year.
* Start applying to jobs in Norway at the beginning of 2025 while being in my home country, in the hopes of getting hired and applying for the Skilled Worker visa.
* If by the beginning of 2026 I haven’t found a job, apply for the Job Seeker visa and move to Norway as soon as it is accepted (if at all).
With this in mind I have some questions, but please feel free to also share any insights you think might be useful.
1. The UDI [states](https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/skilled-workers/#link-816) `”For those of you who are going to work in the IT industry, the requirements for documentation are not as strict.”`, what does this mean exactly?
*Does this mean that IT workers need not present their degrees and qualifications to get the visa?*
2. How strict are IT employers when it comes to the required formal education?
*I know it depends on the position, but in my country, generally, work experience is the real requirement, while having a degree is just a plus, even for senior positions.*
3. How likely is it to get an interview while applying from a foreign country?
*I know it’s quite a broad question, but I simply want to settle my expectations regarding this venue.*
Takk skal du ha!
by AntaresScorpi
1 comment
1. I’ll leave this for someone who knows, but you should contact UDI for info about immigrating/visas, not NAV. You will absolutely need to present your qualifications, regardless.
2. You need a BSc or equivalent to qualify for most working visas here. Whether the employers are super strict or not is probably business-specific, but if you don’t have the degree/experience, they will probably not want to hire you since your visa will likely get refused (see point 1).
3. If you have a good degree and experience (many jobs want 5+ years for non-entry level posts), you might be alright, but of course people from the EU/EEC are easier to hire so you won’t be top of the list unless your skills are stupendously good. It’s worth trying though! We need good IT folks! 🙂