Want to apply: Keep a permanent residence permitGuide for applicants

If you are going to live outside of Norway for more than two years you will normally lose your permanent residence permit, but you can apply to keep it.

Permanent right of residence for an EU/EEA nationalGuide for applicants

You have had the right of residence in Norway according to the EU/EEA regulations for 5 years.

Frequently asked questions about residence permits for skilled workersContact us

Answers to frequently asked questions about residence permits for skilled workers if you are going to apply, have applied or have received an answer to an application.

Travelling abroad: You need a valid residence cardMessages

15.03.2024

If you are travelling outside of Norway, you must bring a valid passport and residence card.

Applying for Norwegian citizenship without a permanent residence permitMessages

24.05.2024

The following information is important for anyone applying for Norwegian citizenship who does not have a permanent residence permit and has not applied for a permanent residence permit.

Want to apply: Residence permit for victims of abuseGuide for applicants

If you have a family immigration permit and have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can apply for an independent residence permit. 

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.

Exemptions from tests when applying for a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

If you apply for a permanent residence permit, you must pass a Norwegian language test and a social studies test. In some cases, you may be granted an exemption.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.