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.
Requests for priority
Processing time
In the period leading up to 1 May 2026, we are working on applications for medical practitioner and prescription pharmacists submitted between 1 May and 1 July 2023. There will also be some older cases that are processed during this period. This means that these applications will be assigned to a caseworker in the Norwegian Directorate of Health by 1 May 2026. How long it then takes before a decision is made depends on whether additional investigations are required.
The deadline for submitting the DataFlow report was 01.11.2025 for applications submitted before January 2025. We will not extend this deadline. If we have not received the report by the deadline, we will process the application based on the information we have. If you have received an email with a new deadline, that deadline applies.
We process applications in the order in which they are received. However, processing times may vary even for applications submitted at the same time. This may be due to the complexity of the case or the resources available in the relevant area.
The following do not warrant prioritisation:
- Visa/residence permit applications with UDI
- Admission to national subject courses
- Admission to professional examinations
- Specific job offers
- Personal reasons
We will update the estimated processing times as soon as we have more information.
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