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.

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

Choose the case that applies to you.

Submission of application for temporary residence permit (2016)European Migration Network

Summary of answers in an ad-hoc about the application process for temporary residence permit; possibility to apply electronically.

Granted entry and a temporary residence permit through Medevac GazaGuide for applicants

You have been granted entry and a temporary residence permit as a resettlement refugee (quota refugee) through Medevac Gaza. Most applicants receive a five-year residence permit upon arrival.

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.

Want to apply: Apply for a permanent residence permitGuide for applicants

With a permanent residence permit, you can reside and work in Norway indefinitely. You will also be given extra protection against expulsion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.