Which type of permit should I apply for?
It is up to you to determine which residence permit may be relevant for you to apply for.
- If you have family here, you may be able to apply for family immigration.
- If you have a job in Norway, a work permit may be relevant for you.
- If you are a citizen of an EU/EEA country or a family member of an EU/EEA citizen, you may be entitled to residence under the EU/EEA regulations.
You must familiarise yourself with the requirements for other residence permits and determine what you wish to apply for. See the overview of all residence permits you can apply for here.
You must meet certain requirements to be eligible to apply for permits other than protection (asylum) from Norway. The main rule is that you must be a skilled worker or have lived in Norway on a valid residence permit for the last 9 months.
There are a different set of rules for who can apply for family immigration from Norway. You can find out whether you are eligible to apply from Norway by using our guide on udi.no and selecting the alternative that best describes your situation.
You can always apply for residence in accordance with the EU/EEA regulations from Norway.
If you apply for protection and are granted collective protection, you can still apply for other types of residence permits if you wish, after you have been granted collective protection.