Want to applyGuide for applicants

Information on how to apply to visit Norway or for residence, citizenship or an immigrant's passport.

Permanent residence permitGuide for applicants

This information is aimed at persons holding a permanent residence permit in Norway.

Permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

With a permanent residence permit you can live and work in Norway indefinitely. You also have extra protection against expulsion. This used to be called a settlement permit.

Temporary residence permitGuide for applicants

This information is for persons holding a temporary residence permit in Norway.

Valid residence permitDefinition of word or term

If you have a valid residence permit, that means that your permit has not expired. Your decision states how long your residence permit is valid.

Temporary residence permitDefinition of word or term

A temporary residence permit is a residence permit that is valid for a limited period, for example one or three years. 

Residence permit on humanitarian groundsDefinition of word or term

If a person is granted a residence permit in Norway because of strong humanitarian considerations or because he or she has a special connection with Norway, this is called a residence permit on humanitarian grounds.

Residence permits forming the basis for a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

Some types of residence permits 'form the basis for a permanent residence permit'. This means that they are the type of permits that count if you are going to apply for a permanent residence permit.

Losing a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

You can lose your permanent residence permit if you stay abroad for too long or if you provide incorrect information in your application.

Calculating the residence period in citizenship cases (residence permits)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.

Calculating the residence period for permanent residence permitsDefinition of word or term

Before applying for a permanent residence permit, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.

Ukrainians have their residence permits extendedPress releases

19.02.2024

Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection will have their residence permit in Norway extended by a further year.

Residence permit for victims of abuseGuide for applicants

UDI will prioritise applications for a residence permit for victims of abuse. But there are still some steps your case must go through before we can process it.

Want to apply: 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. If you spend too much time abroad, your permit may be revoked.

Settlement permit (now known as permanent residence permit)Definition of word or term

Settlement permits are now called permanent residence permits.