Age
Canadian citizen resident in Canada; permanent residence alone is insufficient.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Canadian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Norway for Canadians (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Check UDI’s current requirements and the applicable 2026–27 funds rate before applying; older rates may differ.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18 until the day before 36Learn moreReferences: CA-NO-UDI
- Length of stay
- First permit up to one yearLearn moreReferences: CA-NO-UDI
- Initial funds
- NOK 46464 for 3 months; 2026–27 rateLearn moreReferences: CA-NO-RULE-2026 CA-NO-UDI
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-NO-UDI
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-NO-UDI
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-NO-UDI CA-NO-CHECKLISTS
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-NO-UDI
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-NO-UDI
- Work
- Tourist: 6 months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: CA-NO-UDI
Canada →NorwayWorking Holiday in Norway for Canadians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Two years total only subject to conditions and a different category for a second application.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Initial funds
NOK 15488/month, bank funds and/or concrete paid offer. Older NOK 15169 for 2025–26 is not current; reconfirm before filing.
References: CA-NO-RULE-2026 CA-NO-UDI
Visa fee
UDI requires a fee but its fee page was blocked; current amount not established for this category.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Annual quota
No Canadian number in these excerpts; do not import Argentina’s allocation.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Application dates and timing
No annual window established; filing and appointment separate under personalized checklist.
References: CA-NO-UDI CA-NO-CHECKLISTS
Language
No Norwegian test established for Tourist in Canadian excerpts.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Explore language courses →Passport
Canadian passport required; exact validity margin not established in excerpts, check personalized checklist.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Insurance
Medical and full hospital insurance before arrival; confirm duration and scope with UDI.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Documents and participation
Select Canada and Tourist; residence, funds, insurance and further evidence by profile.
References: CA-NO-UDI CA-NO-CHECKLISTS
Step 2
Apply through the official route
UDI application for Canada and Tourist, then personalized checklist and designated appointment.
- Select Canada and Tourist for travel with incidental work.
- Prepare Canadian residence, current funds and insurance declaration.
- Follow UDI form and checklist, pay and submit at the designated office.
- Await decision and check entry and employment conditions.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Prepare Norwegian and local budget; plan employer change if a job exceeds 6 months under Tourist.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Follow the decision for card/police appointment and tax procedures; tourist entry is not work authorization.
Work
Holiday work requires studying in Canada; Tourist does not inherit that condition.
Study
Studies is another category with university exchange agreement; incidental Tourist courses unspecified.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Studies is another category with university exchange agreement; incidental Tourist courses unspecified.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canadian residence enough?
18 until the day before 36. Canadian citizen resident in Canada; permanent residence alone is insufficient.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Explore language courses →Must I study for Tourist?
Tourist: 6 months per employer. Holiday work requires studying in Canada; Tourist does not inherit that condition.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Which funds rate?
NOK 46464 for 3 months; 2026–27 rate. NOK 15488/month, bank funds and/or concrete paid offer. Older NOK 15169 for 2025–26 is not current; reconfirm before filing.
References: CA-NO-RULE-2026 CA-NO-UDI
Is the second year automatic?
First permit up to one year. Two years total only subject to conditions and a different category for a second application.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Which insurance?
Declaration of coverage before entry. Medical and full hospital insurance before arrival; confirm duration and scope with UDI.
References: CA-NO-UDI
Which document list?
Personalized Canadian checklist. Select Canada and Tourist; residence, funds, insurance and further evidence by profile.
References: CA-NO-UDI CA-NO-CHECKLISTS
Official sources
Each source retains its own check date. Governments can change requirements at any time; check the official government pages before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-NO-UDI · UDI · Canadian WH requirements
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-NO-RULE-2026 · UDI · Canadian guideline2010-116
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.