Waiting time: Permanent residence permitGuide for applicants

Here you can find the waiting times for permanent residence permits. The waiting times are updated regularly and may change while you wait. We cannot say exactly when you will receive a decision, even if you contact us.

Residence permits for children born in NorwayGuide for applicants

When a child of foreign parents is born in Norway, the parents must apply for a residence permit for the child.

Shorter residence requirement for certain groups: CitizenshipGuide for applicants

There are shorter residence requirements for certain groups than those who apply under the main citizenship rule. In some cases, exemptions may also apply to other requirements.

Ukrainians have their residence permits extendedPress releases

19.02.2024

Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection will have their residence permit in Norway extended by a further year.

Residence permit for victims of abuseGuide for applicants

UDI will prioritise applications for a residence permit for victims of abuse. But there are still some steps your case must go through before we can process it.

Renewing residence permits is easier with eIDMessages

14.05.2025

Many people who are set to renew their residence permit and have an eID (BankID, Buypass or other login with the highest level of security) can now do this in an easier way than before.

Svalbard - visa and residence requirementsDefinition of word or term

Information about my children's residenceGuide for applicants

Browse questions and answers related to your children and their residency on My page.

Withdrawing temporary and permanent non-asylum residence permits (2015)European Migration Network

A temporary or permanent non-asylum residence permit may be withdrawn from a third-country national in all the responding countries on the basis of issues of public order that have been identified in another EU/EFTA member country.

Permanent residence permit with refugee status (protection/asylum)Guide for applicants

This information is for persons holding a permanent residence permit with refugee status (protection) in Norway.

Apply for a permanent residence permit under the Brexit regulationsGuide for applicants

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

Sufficient income for reduced residence time when applying for citizenshipMessages

05.12.2025

If you have sufficient income the required residence time for Norwegian citizenship is less. If you have sufficient income, you are required to have resided in Norway six out of the last ten years.

Settlement permit (now known as permanent residence permit)Definition of word or term

Settlement permits are now called permanent residence permits.

Revocation - losing a residence permit or citizenshipDefinition of word or term

In some cases, you may lose your residence permit or citizenship.

Applying for Norwegian citizenship without a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

You can apply for Norwegian citizenship without having a permanent residence permit, but you must have a valid residence permit and meet all the requirements for permanent residence.