Travel Insurance Guide for the Norway Working Holiday Visa

Written by Volare | April 8, 2026

Having adequate health coverage is an unavoidable requirement to obtain the Working Holiday Visa in Norway. Unlike other European destinations, Norwegian authorities maintain a strict policy regarding the residence of foreigners in the private health system throughout their entire twelve-month stay. Below, we detail the technical specifications of the insurance and the presentation schedule according to your nationality.

Mandatory Coverage and Differences with Other Destinations

Norway requires every participant to have private medical insurance that explicitly includes full hospital insurance and repatriation of remains for the entire duration of the stay.

It is essential to understand a key bureaucratic difference compared to other countries such as the Netherlands: in Norway, there is no obligation, nor an automatic right, to transition to the local public insurance (Folketrygden) after an initial period of residence. The participant must be covered by their private policy uninterruptedly during the 365 days of their visa.

Presentation of Insurance by Nationality Groups

The moment you must present or prove this insurance varies significantly depending on the bilateral treaty under which you apply:

Group 1 (Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, and Andorra)

Citizens of this group are required to sign a formal commitment to contract medical and full hospitalization insurance for the entire stay during the initial process. However, the policy must be active and mandatory before making the effective entry into the country.

Group 2 (Japan)

Japanese applicants must present proof of medical and full hospitalization insurance for the entire stay at the exact moment of submitting the official application to the UDI (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration). Without this proof, the application will not be processed.

Group 3 (Australia)

Although it is not an explicit legal requirement within the bilateral treaty with Australia, it is strongly recommended to have private medical and hospitalization coverage for the entire stay, given the high cost of Norwegian healthcare services for non-residents.

For more information, updated details, and assistance in your process, we invite you to visit the official page on the Volare Norway Working Holiday Visa.