Application for authorization
Veterinarian
If you have completed your veterinary education at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), you will generally be granted authorization. This is regulated by the Animal Health Personnel Act.
If you have obtained your veterinary education in an EEA country, you may also be eligible for authorization. One of the requirements is that you are a citizen of an EEA country. Please note that a request may be sent to IMI (European Commission Internal Market Information System) for verification. This is regulated by the Regulation on Animal Health Personnel.
If you have obtained your veterinary education in a country outside the EEA, you may be granted authorization if your education is assessed to be of the same academic standard as the education from NMBU. This is regulated by the Animal Health Personnel Act.
Applicants with veterinary education from countries outside the EEA are often required to complete additional education at NMBU before they can be granted authorization in Norway.
You apply via Altinn - Authorisation of veterinarian
Attachments to the Application:
- Diploma and transcript from the educational institution clearly showing that sufficient education has been completed. If applicable, also include a certificate of qualification or authorization document issued by a competent public authority.
- Documentation showing date of birth and national identity number, any name changes, and citizenship.
- If more than one year has passed since you completed your education, you must include a "Certificate of Current Professional Status" from the competent authority in your home country. This certificate must not be older than three months.
- If you have obtained your qualification in countries outside the EU/EEA, you must also include:
- Transcript of records with course overview, grades and credits (ECTS), diploma supplement, and any relevant work experience.
- A statement from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills: Recognition of foreign higher education (hkdir.no).
- Official documents from the educational institution containing course descriptions with content and learning outcomes. It must be clearly stated that these are official documents issued by the educational institution. Course descriptions authored by the applicant will not be accepted.
The documents must be available in a valid translated version in Norwegian or English.
Aqua medicine biologist
To work as a fish health biologist in Norway, you must be authorized by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet). The requirements for authorization depend on where you obtained your education.
If you have completed your education as a fish health biologist at the University of Bergen or The Arctic University of Norway, you will generally be granted authorization. This is regulated by the Animal Health Personnel Act.
If you have obtained your education in fish health biology in an EEA country, you may be eligible for authorization. One of the requirements is that you are a citizen of an EEA country. This is regulated by the Regulation on Animal Health Personnel.
If you have obtained your education in fish health biology outside the EEA, you may be granted authorization if your education is assessed to be of the same academic standard as the Norwegian education. This is regulated by the Animal Health Personnel Act.
You apply via Altinn - Authorisation of aqua medicine biologist
Attachments to the application:
- Diploma and transcript from your educational institution, clearly showing that sufficient education has been completed. If applicable, also include a certificate of qualification or authorization document issued by a competent public authority.
- Proof of identity, including documentation showing your date of birth and national identity number, any name changes, and your citizenship.
- If more than one year has passed since you completed your education, you must include a Certificate of Current Professional Status from the competent authority in your home country. This certificate must not be older than three months.
- You can apply for authorization by submitting your application and required documentation through our digital application portal. If you have questions about the process or need assistance, please contact us.
Veterinary nurse
If you have completed your education as an animal nurse at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) or Nord University, you will generally be granted authorization. This is regulated by the Regulation on Animal Nurses.
If you have obtained your education as an animal nurse in an EEA country, you may be eligible for authorization. One of the requirements is that you are a citizen of an EEA country. If your qualification does not meet the requirements set out in the regulation, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) may decide that you must complete an aptitude test or adaptation period in order to be granted authorization. This is regulated by the Regulation on Animal Health Personnel.
If you have obtained your education as an animal nurse in a country outside the EEA, you may be granted authorization if your education is assessed to be of the same academic standard as the Norwegian education. This is regulated by both the Regulation on Animal Nurses and the Regulation on Animal Health Personnel.
You apply via Altinn - Authorisation of veterinary nurses.
Attachements to The Application:
- Diploma and transcript from the educational institution clearly showing that sufficient education has been completed. If applicable, also include a certificate of qualification or authorization document issued by a competent public authority.
- Documentation showing date of birth and national identity number, any name changes, and citizenship.
If you completed your education outside of Norway (excluding Denmark), you must also include:
- Transcript of records with course overview, grades and credits (ECTS), diploma supplement, and any relevant work experience.
- A statement from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills: Recognition of foreign higher education (hkdir.no).
- Official documents from the educational institution containing course descriptions with content and learning outcomes. It must be clearly stated that these are official documents issued by the educational institution. Course descriptions authored by the applicant will not be accepted.
The documents must be available in a valid translated version in Norwegian or English.