Norway
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Oslo
- Population
- 5,610,870
- 2025
- Area
- 624,500 km²
- Official language
- Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk)
- Currency
- Norwegian Krone
- NOK
- GDP per capita
- US$94,594
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Dual citizenship has been permitted in both directions since 1 January 2020.
Norway (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Healthcare Index — #4/192 (89.4/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #135/145 (44.4/100). The passport ranks #6/198 and reaches 199 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 85.1/100 (#6/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Norway without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Norway.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity89.4
- Safety & Stability96.3
- Economy & Income80.1
- Education86.4
- Environment & Clean Water76.9
- Infrastructure95.2
- Digital Connectivity80.6
- Equality92.3
- Learning Quality89.6
- Educational Attainment87.5
- Expected Years of Schooling91.9
- Education Spending79.9
- Basic Access79.9
- Violent Crime98.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism87.0
- Law Enforcement & Order100.0
- Road Safety98.6
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes98.5
- Coverage & Access99.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities74.7
- Spending & Investment83.1
- Financial Protection84.4
- Personal Income Tax28.4
- Capital Gains & Dividends5.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax67.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security49.5
- Rule of Law & Property Rights100.0
- Political Stability87.0
- Institutions & Regulation98.6
- Financial Soundness67.1
- Monetary Stability73.2
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education86.4
- Healthcare89.4
- Safety96.3
- Quality of Life87.0
- Cost of living36.2
- Passport94.7
- Passport94.7
- Quality of Life87.0
- Safety96.3
- Healthcare89.4
- Purchasing power & price stability74.2
- Education86.4
- Wealth Protection88.7
- Tax44.4
- Cost of living36.2
- Healthcare89.4
- Safety96.3
- Quality of Life87.0
- Tax44.4
- Wealth Protection88.7
- Affordable Prices20.4
- Price Stability73.2
- Purchasing power74.5
At a glance
Entering Norway
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 9/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residence permit for self-employed persons (skilled)
- Self-Employed Residence Permit (Independent Contractor)
Frequently asked questions about Norway
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
What is the population of Norway?
According to the World Bank, Norway had a population of 5,610,870 in 2025.
What is the official language of Norway?
The official language of Norway is Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk).
What currency does Norway use?
Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK).
Does Norway allow dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship has been permitted in both directions since 1 January 2020.
How strong is the Norway passport?
The Norway passport ranks #6 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 199 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Norway passport holders?
Holders of the Norway passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 15 destinations and need an e-Visa for 33. Full list: Norway passport page.
How many passports can enter Norway without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Norway without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Norway offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Norway: Residence permit for self-employed persons (skilled) and Self-Employed Residence Permit (Independent Contractor). Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Norway?
In Norway, an application under Self-Employed Residence Permit (Independent Contractor) takes about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Norway through these programmes?
Through Residence permit for self-employed persons (skilled), citizenship of Norway is possible after about 8 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Self-Employed Residence Permit (Independent Contractor), citizenship of Norway is possible after about 8 years (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Norway?
In Norway, Self-Employed Residence Permit (Independent Contractor) requires 183 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Norway?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Norway strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Norway is strongest on the Healthcare Index (#4 of 192) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#135 of 145).
How does Norway rank for quality of life?
Norway scores 87.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #6 of 211.
Is Norway expensive to live in?
Norway scores 36.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #181 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Norway?
Norway scores 96.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #5 of 203.
How does Norway rank for healthcare?
Norway scores 89.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #4 of 192.
How does Norway rank for education?
Norway scores 86.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #12 of 191.
How does Norway rank on taxes?
Norway scores 44.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #135 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
