Calculating the residence period in citizenship cases (EU/EEA regulations)Definition of word or term

Before applying for Norwegian citizenship, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.

Guide to waiting time for applications for permanent residenceDefinition of word or term

In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for a permanent residence permit or permanent right of residence, we ask you to answer a few questions.

Residence permits for children who are born in NorwayDefinition of word or term

When a child of foreign parents is born in Norway, the parents must apply for a residence permit, register the child as an EU/EEA national or apply for a residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals. Apply as soon as possible after the birth.

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A temporary or permanent non-asylum residence permit may be withdrawn from a third-country national in all the responding countries on the basis of issues of public order that have been identified in another EU/EFTA member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

Sufficient income for reduced residence time when applying for citizenshipMessages

02.06.2024

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.

Want to renew: Ordering a new residence cardGuide for applicants

If you have permanent residence you must order a new card in plenty of time before the old card expires. You can also order a new card if your card has been lost, damaged, stolen or contains errors.

Revocation - when a residence permit or citizenship is invalidatedGuide for applicants

In some cases, your residence permit or citizenship may be revoked. Choose a category below for more information.

Change in residency requirement for stateless persons without a permanent residence permit applying for Norwegian citizenshipMessages

31.03.2025

A stateless person can now apply for Norwegian citizenship after three years, even if they do not have a permanent residence permit.

Documenting legal residency while you are waiting for a residence cardMessages

10.06.2022

Here you may read how you can document that you have legal residency in Norway while waiting for your residence card.

Applying for protection (asylum) for children who are born in NorwayGuide for applicants

If a child who is born in Norway has parents who have applied for or been given protection (asylum), the parents can apply for protection for the child.

I want to know more about extensions of residency in NorwayGuide for applicants

Collective protection provides a resident permit that can be extended. You will find more information about extending collective protection here.

Want to apply: Permanent residencyGuide for applicants

With a permanent residence permit, you can stay and work in Norway indefinitely. This also gives you added protection against expulsion.