Period of reflectionDefinition of word or term

My information and my residencyGuide for applicants

Browse questions and answers about your information and residency on My Page.

Violence in the family / domestic violenceDefinition of word or term

If a person is subjected to physical or psychological violence or threats from family members or former family members, it is called domestic violence. This also concerns children who experience violence in the family.

CitizenshipGuide for applicants

This information is for persons with Norwegian citizenship.

Want to apply: Diplomats, military personnel and their familiesGuide for applicants

Rules for diplomats, military personnel, their employees and family members who are planning to work in Norway.

Waiting time for EU/EEA casesDefinition of word or term

Overview which shows how long you have to wait for an answer to your application. EU/EEA nationals who are going to register with the police must check the police waiting time.

Registration certificate for EU/EEA nationalsDefinition of word or term

A registration certificate is a document confirming that the police have registered you as an EU/EEA national living in Norway.

Want to apply: Job seekersGuide for applicants

You must normally have received a job offer in Norway before you can apply for a residence permit for work purposes. If you are a skilled worker, you may in some exceptional cases get a residence permit to stay in Norway while you look for work.

Want to renew: Brexit: UK nationals and family membersGuide for applicants

If you are a British citizen with a residence permit under the Separation Agreement (Brexit) between Norway and the United Kingdom, or a family member of such a person, you can renew your permit or apply for permanent residence.

Want to apply: Citizenship for people who have used the registration scheme for EU/EEA nationalsGuide for applicants

The requirements for Norwegian citizenship are not the same for everyone. How old you are, when you came to Norway and who you are married to, can affect how long you must have lived in Norway before you can apply.

Policies for circular migration: Policies for circular migration and temporary labour migration schemes (2014)European Migration Network

This Ad Hoc Query concerns circular migration and temporary labour migration schemes (2014).

Registered as moved from Norway in the National Population RegisterDefinition of word or term

UDI decides which foreign citizens with a Norwegian national identity number (fødselsnummer) should be registered as moved from Norway in the National Population Register.

Want to renew: Family immigrationGuide for applicants

If you have a residence permit that can be renewed, it is important that you apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring.

Human traffickingDefinition of word or term

Human trafficking is when one or more persons exploit someone, for example for the purpose of prostitution, work, begging or crime.

FormsDefinition of word or term

All of UDI's application forms, and standard contracts which must be submitted with different types of applications, can be found on this page.