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.

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.

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.

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. 

Seasonal workers who still are unable to return to their home countryMessages

28.09.2021

If you have had a residence permit as a seasonal worker in Norway and still cannot return to your home country due to coronavirus restrictions, you can apply for an extension of your residence permit.

Human trafficking (2016)European Migration Network

A query on what kind of residence permits victims of human trafficking are entitled to in EU and Norway.

Have applied: I wish to leave NorwayGuide for applicants

You may apply for assisted return to your home country, or another country where you have residence permit, at any time.

Want to renew: Work immigrationGuide for applicants

If you have a residence permit that can be renewed, it is important that you apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring.

Have applied: Work immigrationGuide for applicants

If you have applied for a residence permit for work purposes in Norway, you must normally wait until you have received an answer to your application before you can start working.

Residency according to the EU/EEA regulationsGuide for applicants

If you are an EU/EEA national you have the right to live, work and study in Norway. Depending on where you are from, family members of an EU/EEA national can either apply for a residence card or use the registration scheme.

Citizenship for people who are household members of deployed personnelGuide for applicants

There are shorter residence requirements for certain groups than those who apply under the main citizenship rule. In some cases, exemptions may also apply to other requirements.

Want to apply: Assisted return to PalestineGuide for applicants

You cannot apply for assisted return to Palestine, but you can apply for assisted return to another country where you have a residence permit.