What can be said about the welfare of a country that, since the 1990s, has been the second largest exporter of oil in the world? One third of Norway's government revenue consists of proceeds from the sale of black gold. The northern kingdom leads in terms of living among other European countries, behind Switzerland and Luxembourg. The average salary in Norway is $ 5,000 per month; after taxes, $ 3,000 remains. The cost of living here is also the highest. However, the prospect of making such money attracts many of our compatriots to this country.
What is attractive country for immigration?
People in search of a better life choose a country and work in it according to the welfare criteria of the residents of the state. And if the government also provides social programs that protect its citizens, then the choice is obvious.
The absence of unemployment, inflation, external debt, the poor and the rich, high salaries in Norway and pensions - these are indicators that lure many into the northern power. In addition, the country is included in Schengen area and this opens up the prospect of moving without restrictions on another twenty-five European states.
However, it should be understood that one desire to get here is not enough, the basis for moving are:
- employment;
- marriage with a citizen of a country;
- training;
- refugee
Employment
Kingdom statistics show that out of 100% of vacancies offered annually, 80% are foreign applicants. The conditions for getting a job in Norway are: an offer from a local employer; full rate; compliance of the conditions and salary of the proposed position with the legislation of the country.
According to the labor code, duration work week in the country is 37 hours, while the average salary in Norway varies from 4 to 5 thousand dollars. There is no separation of wages between migrants and indigenous people. This is due to the unwillingness of the Norwegians to work in places where labor requires increased physical exertion, for example, a laborer on an oil and gas platform or a fish splitter.
Labor migration with a residence permit (residence permit) is actually carried out in three cases:
- A person who has arrived in the country in order to find work. A residence permit is issued for a year without the right of extension.
- A specialist who has a contract with an employer. Residence permit is granted for a year (except for seasonal work), with further extension.
- A qualified specialist who has arrived in the country to work in a sought after position. Residence permit is issued for a year with an extension.
What professions are in demand in Norway? Salary and conditions
Doctors, builders, educators, IT specialists, oil workers, trade workers - this is the list of specialists that the northern power needs every year. Since there are many oil platforms in the country that require constant maintenance, the road to this industry is open. Oil companies employ approximately 16,000 people for one season. To somehow level complex working conditions (storm, high humidity, physical activity), the employer offers applicants for a position paid travel, insurance, free food and accommodation.
The average salary for oil workers in Norway is $ 200-400 a day. An unskilled fish worker can count on $ 140 a day. Migrant workers in agriculture earn about $ 90 per day.
It is worth remembering that the Norwegian enjoys priority in applying for a vacant position, and after that the foreigner follows.
How to find a job for a foreigner?
To qualify for permission to work in Norway, you must receive an offer from the employer. That is, the first thing to do is search for vacancies. It can be carried out independently or through agencies involved in the employment of foreigners.
The largest and most up-to-date vacancy database has been compiled on the Norwegian website of the Ministry of Labor. Another effective way to find a job is to visit the sites of companies in the northern kingdom. This opens up the opportunity for the applicant to send his resume directly to the employer. Norwegian companies can be searched through special Internet resources, such as gulesider.
And another option, where you can find specific job offers, are thematic forums and social networks. It is through them that an opportunity to communicate with experienced migrants and get valuable advice is provided.
Obtaining a work permit
When an employer is found who is satisfied with the candidacy of a foreign applicant (that is, he is satisfied with the qualifications of the employee, knowledge of the Norwegian language), an application for permission is submitted electronically. It is populated on the migration management site (Udi). At this stage, you will need to pay a fee of 300-400 euros. The website also sets a date for visiting the Norwegian Embassy.
If the applicant draws up documents for employment on his own, then the embassy must bring a list of documents translated by the accredited specialist into Norwegian and English.
List of documents
For labor emigration:
- cover letter from the migration management site;
- international passport;
- passport photos;
- labor contract;
- diplomas of education;
- a document (for example, a lease agreement) confirming the availability of housing for the duration of the contract.
The final answer on permission to enter the country for the purpose of employment is accepted within three months.
The level of income and salary in Norway is an incentive to overcome such a difficult path to obtaining a work permit.
Training
Another way to enter the Scandinavian country for a period of five years is to enter a local university. After graduation, you can stay and apply for a high Norwegian salary if a foreigner is lucky enough to find a job.
Any foreign citizen who has received a secondary education has the right to apply for participation in various training programs. By the way, basic Russian and Ukrainian education is not enough to enter a Norwegian university, because schooling in Norway lasts 12 years. Therefore, it is necessary to study for another 1 year at a Ukrainian / Russian university.
The advantage of Norwegian education lies in its free character. The student needs money to pay for housing and for food. Although, if a student is from an exchange group, then the state pays for his accommodation. The remaining students are required to provide documents confirming their financial independence (8-10 thousand euros per year).
What are the salaries in Norway?
The Statistics Bureau of the Kingdom of Scandinavia in 2014 published data on the average wage in the country. Including overtime pay, bonuses and bonuses, it amounted to NOK 42,300 (EUR 4,600). The salary of men is 4600 euros, women - 4000 euros. It should be understood that 4,600 euros is the average salary in Norway, the amount of which decreases after tax. The structure of taxes in the country is as follows:
- compulsory insurance - 8.2%;
- income - 27%;
- plus 9% to the previous paragraph if annual earnings exceed 550 thousand NOK.
So, the highest paid professions in Norway in the following areas: mining (average salary - 7,000 euros); insurance and finance (6400 euros); IT (5,900 euros); science (5800 euros); energy (5600 euros).Low wages are observed in the hotel and restaurant sector and amounts to 3300 euros.
The field of information technology is considered the most attractive for labor migrants. A developer, programmer, IT project manager can count on 6,200 euros per month. IT project managers and senior managers are valued slightly more expensive - 8400 euros. The junior staff in this sector earns 5,400 euros.
Cost of living in the kingdom
Now, knowing the answers to questions about study, work and salary in Norway, we can study housing prices and food.
As already mentioned, the Scandinavian power is considered one of the most expensive countries for living. People in other European countries after Norway feel like a huge sale. On average, a family of four - two adults, two children - costs 7 thousand crowns (770 euros) per month. And this despite the fact that the average salary in Norway after taxes is about 3300 euros. It turns out that 23% of earnings are spent on food if one adult is employed.
Product Prices:
- bread, 0.7 kg - 2.42 euros;
- beef, 1 kg - 26.3 euros;
- eggs, 10 pcs. - 2.31 euros;
- potatoes, 1 kg - 1.1 euros;
- milk, 1 liter - 1.35 euros.
Transport services per month will cost 48 euros per adult, 15 euros per child. Rental housing, depending on the number of rooms and location, varies in the price range from 1000 to 2600 euros per month. The cost of a square in a residential area for the purchase of housing is 5,000 euros.
Other expenses:
- movie ticket - 15 euros;
- lunch in a cafe - 19 euros;
- a cup of coffee - 4.5 euros;
- jeans - 130 euros;
- sneakers - 145 euros;
- cigarettes - 13 euros;
- a bottle of wine - 15.8 euros;
- gym membership - 62 euros.
As a result, if you get an average wage here, then the price of accommodation is high. If the family has two working adults and two children, then their monthly expense for the main items: food, accommodation and travel is 3496 euros, and income - 6600 euros.
