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.

Right to residence for EU/EEA citizens and their family membersDefinition of word or term

Permanent right to resideDefinition of word or term

With a permanent right to reside, you can stay and work in Norway indefinitely if you are an EU/EEA national or a family member of an EU/EEA national. You also have extra protection against expulsion.

Want to apply: Citizenship for people who have residence cards for family members of EU/EEA nationalsGuide for applicants

The requirements for Norwegian citizenship are not the same for everyone. How old you are, when you came to Norway and who you are married to, can affect how long you must have lived in Norway before you can apply.

Change in the exceptions from the requirement for self-sufficiency in order to obtain a permanent residence permitMessages

29.12.2020

New regulations for self-sufficiency for obtaining a permanent residence permit entered into effect on 1 January 2021. The new regulations apply to new applications and applications submitted before this date that have not yet been processed.

Some applications for residence cards rejected on the basis of EEA regulations may be eligible for reassessmentMessages

28.08.2024

This concerns family members of Norwegian citizens who acted upon rights in accordance with EEA regulations in the UK prior to 31 December 2020.

Information to Russian citizensMessages

23.05.2024

Information for Russian nationals about residence permits, visitor visas and protection (asylum).

Want to renew: Protection (asylum) and strong humanitarian considerationsGuide for applicants

It is important that you apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring if you want to retain all your rights.

Information to Russian citizensGuide for applicants

Information for Russian nationals about residence permits, visitor visas and protection (asylum) in Norway. Select whether you wish to view information about applying for residence or protection in Norway, or whether you want information about travelling

Legal with limitations (2012)Statistics and analysis

Using residence permits subject to limitations in order to increase the number of asylum applicants that document their identity

Family member of an EU/EEA nationalGuide for applicants

If you are a family member of an EU/EEA national you can have the right of residence in Norway if the EU/EEA national can provide for you. The regulations are different if you are an EU/EEA national yourself or if you are from outside the EU/EEA.

The UN Refugee ConventionDefinition of word or term

The UN Refugee Convention defines who has a right to be granted residence as a refugee in another country. 

Admission/residence and guardianship related provisions for unaccompanied foreign and/or EU minors in vulnerable situations (2014)European Migration Network

This ad hoc query concerns treatment of vulnerable minors.

Changes to the requirements for Norwegian language skills and social studies to obtain a permanent residence permitMessages

01.07.2025

From 1 September 2025, you will no longer be required to complete courses in Norwegian and social studies to qualify for a permanent residence permit.

The difference between a family immigration permit and a residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationalsDefinition of word or term

Some applicants who have family in Norway can choose between applying for a family immigration permit or a residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals.