Services and information

Working in Norway

Norway has topped the UN Human Development Index for a number of years, and is an attractive country to live and work in. Employees enjoy a high degree of gender equality and a good work–life balance.

Studying in Norway

The Norwegian higher education sector is known for its high academic standards, innovative teaching methods and close, informal relations between students and lecturers.

Doing business in Norway

There are many good reasons for doing business in Norway, such as the high level of education, high productivity, and a longstanding culture of innovation. Norway has one of the world’s strongest economies. High priority is given to knowledge development, innovation, technology and maintaining a sustainable business sector.

Doing research in Norway

Higher education and research are top priorities in Norwegian policy. We welcome innovation, and cooperate closely with the business sector in many areas.

Visit Norway

Experience the natural wonders of Norway – sublime and serene. Enjoy the fjords, breathe the fresh mountain air, and marvel at the northern lights.

Support to Cultural Cooperation and Events

Cultural cooperation between Norway and Greece contributes in its diversity to underpin the good relations between our two countries. A great number of Norwegian cultural actors has been welcomed in Greece over the years.

EEA Grants in Greece

The EEA Grants represent the contribution of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to reducing economic and social disparities, and strengthening cooperation with 15 EU countries. The basis for the Grants is the EEA Agreement.

Visitor’s visa and residence permit

A visitor's visa allows you to stay in Norway or other Schengen countries for up to 90 days over a period of 180 days. A residence permit gives you the opportunity to work in Norway and to stay for more than 90 days.

Translation of documents

The Embassy does not have a translation department. For translation of documents to be officially used in Norway, kindly contact a State-authorised translator.

Apostille stamp

For a Norwegian document to be considered valid in Greece, it must be issued with an apostille stamp.

Learning Norwegian in Greece

There are several educational institutions and private teachers in Greece offering Norwegian lessons.