Study Permit (Studietillatelse) vs X1 Student Visa
Student visa comparison: Norway and China. Tuition, work rights, financial requirements and post-study pathways.
Overview
 NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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 CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Country | Norway | China |
| Program type | Full time | Full time |
| Status | Active | Active |
At a glance
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Initial duration | 12 mo | — |
| Proof of funds | $17,778 | — |
| Application fee | $565 | — |
| Work during study | Yes | Yes |
| Post-study visa | Yes | No |
Tuition
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Tuition policy | Mixed | Full fee |
| Tuition-free scope | Eu eea | None |
| Tuition-free condition | Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt at public institutions; additional exemption groups apply. Other degree students normally pay institution- and programme-specific fees. All students generally pay a semester fee of about NOK 1,000. | — |
| Tuition minimum | — | $2,100 |
| Tuition maximum | — | $23,000 |
| Scholarships available | Yes | Yes |
Duration
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Initial duration | 12 months | — |
| Maximum duration | — | 60 months |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal duration | 12 months | — |
Financial requirements
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Proof of funds | $17,778 | — |
| Application fee | $565 | — |
Work during study
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Work allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hours per week (term) | 20 hrs | — |
| Unlimited hours | No | No |
| Freelance allowed | No | No |
| On campus only | No | No |
| Work permission type | Automatic | Separate permit |
Requirements
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Full-time study | Required | Required |
| Institution accreditation | Required | Required |
| Health insurance | Not required | Not required |
| Medical exam | Not required | Not required |
| Criminal record check | Not required | Not required |
| Accommodation proof | Required | Not required |
| Visa interview | Not required | Not required |
Family and dependents
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Dependents allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Dependent restriction | Spouse/cohabitant and children may usually apply if the student has at least one year left of university/college studies and meets the applicable income requirement (currently NOK 416,512/year for the reference person); family applications have separate fees. | Spouse and minor children can apply for S1 (long-term) or S2 (short-term) dependent visas. |
| Spouse can work | Yes | No |
| Spouse work unrestricted | Yes | No |
| Children can attend school | Yes | No |
Post-study pathways
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Post-study visa | Yes | No |
| Work permit | Yes | Yes |
| Permanent residency | Yes(3 yrs) | No |
| Citizenship | Yes(7 yrs) | No |
| Time counts toward permanent residency | Yes | No |
| Fraction of time counted | 1.00 | — |
Application process
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NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
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CN
X1 Student Visa
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| Method | Online | In person |
| Processing time | 30–90 days | — |
| Apply in-country | No | No |
| Multiple entry | Yes | No |
| Schengen access | Yes | No |