Photo/passport photoDefinition of word or term

The police or the foreign service mission will take a picture of you when you arrive for your appointment. You do not need to bring a photo when you apply for a visa, residence permit or travel document. This applies to everyone, including children.

Many applicants do not have to meet twice with the policeMessages

15.04.2021

From 16 April 2021, you must give your fingerprints and a photo of your face when you submit your application to the police or a VFS Application Centre/embassy if you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA.

Provide your fingerprints and facial photograph (biometrics)Definition of word or term

When you visit a police station or foreign service mission to hand in your application for a residence permit, travel document or visa, you must also provide your fingerprints and photograph of your face if you are a citizen of a country outside EU/EEA.

Residence cardsDefinition of word or term

A residence card is a credit-card-sized plastic card that proves that you have been granted a residence permit in Norway.

Received an answer: Your application for a local border traffic permit has been grantedGuide for applicants

If you have been granted a local border traffic permit, you must collect it from the consulate in Murmansk.

IdentityDefinition of word or term

When you apply for a residence permit in Norway, you must document your identity, i.e. your name, your age and what country you are from.

Information about individual casesPress

UDI will comment on individual cases if an applicant chooses to give a journalist insight into their case.

Have been granted an immigrant's passport for a single journeyGuide for applicants

If you have been granted an immigrant's passport for a single journey, you must attend an appointment with the police.

Have been granted an immigrant's passportGuide for applicants

If you have been granted an immigrant's passport, you must attend an appointment with the police. Normally, you cannot use the immigrant's passport to visit your home country.

Want to apply: Local border traffic permit for people from the Barents RegionGuide for applicants

If you hold a local border traffic permit and live within 30 km of the Norwegian-Russian border, you can freely visit the Norwegian border area.

Have been granted a refugee travel documentGuide for applicants

If you have been granted a refugee travel document, you must attend an appointment with the police. You cannot use the travel document to visit your home country.

Received an answer: Have been granted a permanent residence permitGuide for applicants

With a permanent residence permit you can reside and work in Norway indefinitely. The permit also gives you extra protection against expulsion. If you spend too much time abroad, your permit may be revoked.

Have been granted permanent right of residenceGuide for applicants

Permanent right of residence entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely.  

Received an answer: Your application for a study permit has been grantedGuide for applicants

If you have been granted a study permit, you can now travel to Norway and start your studies.

Received an answer: Have received a rejection of an application for a permanent residence permit or a long term stay abroadGuide for applicants

If your application for a permanent residence permit or an application for a long term stay abroad has been denied, you can appeal the decision.