The Norwegian Directorate of Health uses the verification service Dataflow Group for verifying documents from Pakistan. Consequently, you must have your documents verified by Dataflow for The Norwegian Directorate of Health to consider them in your application.
Only documentation from Pakistan must be verified. Employment certificates from Norway should not be verified by DataFlow.
If you applied before January 2025
If you applied after January 2025
Requests for priority
Processing time
We have received many applications, and it takes time to verify the documents. Therefore, the processing time for authorisation applications from individuals with education from Pakistan is long. All applications have been started, but you should still expect a long processing time.
We process applications one by one, in the order they were received.
Your application will not be given priority on the basis of a visa requirements.
For new applicants, standard processing time applies. You can find information about this here: You have applied or received a decision – processing time and appeal
Documents you must verify
Documents you need to verify:
- Diploma/degree certificate
- Transcript
Additionally, you must verify the following documents if you have them:
- Certificate of relevant work experience
- License to practise/registration
Note: Certain professions have unique documentation requirements. These documents must also be verified. You can find information about the specific documents required for your profession by following the link provided at the bottom of this page.
If you have a previous report issued to another authority, you can choose the "Reissue Existing Report" option in the DataFlow portal. You must also verify all documents required by the Norwegian Directorate of Health that have not been verified previously.
Failure to complete this verification process may result in delays or rejection of your application. Please follow the necessary steps to initiate and track your verification with DataFlow.
If you have any questions regarding the process, please refer to DataFlow’s official website or contact their support team.
Please note that verification of necessary documentation via DataFlow Group is mandatory. We cannot assess your documents until the final verification report is received.
How to verify your documents
For verification, you must create a user account and upload the documents by visiting DataFlow's search portal here: DataFlow Group
When submitting a new application, attach the report as a file in the application form in Altinn.
Note! Remember to submit the report without password protection.
Change in requirements: From HEC attestation to DataFlow verification
The previous requirement for HEC attestation has now been replaced with DataFlow verification. Only applicants with a valid decision who manage to complete the additional requirements within the three year deadline are exempt from having their documents verified through DataFlow. If you are unable to complete the additional requirements within the three year deadline and need to reapply, the requirement for DataFlow verification will apply to you.
You can find information about documentation requirements for your profession and the further application process here: Apply for authorisation and license