Limited residence permit due to doubt about the applicant's identityDefinition of word or term

Some people who apply for protection (asylum) in Norway will be granted a limited residence permit because of uncertainty regarding their identity or due to inadequate documentation.

Requirement to financially support yourself to be eligible for a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

If you are between 18 and 67 years of age and applying for a permanent residence permit, you must be able to financially support yourself and must have earned your income in the last twelve months.

People who can work in Norway for 14 days without a residence permitDefinition of word or term

Normally, nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a residence permit for work purposes in Norway. In some cases, you do not need a residence permit if you plan to work in Norway for up to 14 days.

Waiting time: Residence according to the EU/EEA and Brexit regulationsGuide for applicants

Here you can find the waiting times for residence according to the EU/EEA and Brexit regulations. 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.

I already have a residence permit in Norway and have applied for protection (asylum)Guide for applicants

If you have a permanent residence permit, or a temporary residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, you cannot be granted protection (asylum) in Norway.

My application has been approved: Residence card based on EU/EEA regulationsGuide for applicants

The following information is for those who have been granted a residence card under EU/EEA regulations.

Losing a permit: Temporary residence permit with refugee status (protection/asylum) or collective protectionGuide for applicants

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

Want to apply: Permanent right of residence for EU/EEA nationalsGuide for applicants

If you have stayed in Norway as an EU/EEA national for at least five years, you can apply for permanent right of residence. This entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely. Your family members may also be eligble.

Want to apply: Permanent right of residence for family members of EU/EEA nationals Guide for applicants

If you have been i Norway for at least five years, you who are a family member of an EU/EEA national can apply for permanent right of residence. This entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely.

Change in the requirement to financially support yourself in order to get a permanent residence permitMessages

26.03.2024

From 18 April 2024, the requirement that you cannot have received financial assistance under the Social Services Act is lifted. You are still required to have your own income.

Change to when you are eligible for a permanent residence permitMessages

01.07.2025

From 1 September 2025, all requirements must be met when UDI or the police decide on your application.

Information regarding the situation in Venezuela and applications about residence in NorwayMessages

05.01.2026

UDI is receiving many enquiries about the situation in Venezuela and how it affects applications for residence in Norway. We are monitoring the situation and will publish updated information about the application process here.

Skilled workers who can hand in their application for residence permit in NorwayDefinition of word or term

If you can document that you are qualified as a skilled worker, you can hand in your application for a residence permit to the police in Norway. 

Information for people about to turn 18: Check your residence cardDefinition of word or term

Once you have turned 18, you are responsible for ensuring that you have a valid residence permit in Norway and you can decide on your own if you would like to apply for Norwegian citizenship.

Waiting times for permanent residence permits for convicted persons and people who have been finedDefinition of word or term

If you have been convicted or fined by the police or if you are under investigation for a criminal offence, you have to wait longer to be granted a permanent residence permit in Norway.