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If your application for permission to stay outside Norway for more than two years without losing your permanent residence permit is granted, the decision will state why your application was granted and for how long you can stay abroad.
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While you wait for an answer to your application for Norwegian citizenship, it is important that you make sure that you have a valid residence permit, and that you notify us if your situation changes.
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You have been granted a residence permit as an au pair.
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You cannot apply for assisted return to Syria, but you can apply for assisted return to another country where you have a residence permit.
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If you hold a residence permit in Norway and it is not possible for you to obtain a passport from your home country, you can apply for a refugee travel document or an immigrant's passport. You can use this document instead of a passport.
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If you were granted dual citizenship when born, but do not live for at least two years in Norway or for at least seven years in Nordic countries by age 22, you must apply to keep your Norwegian citizenship.
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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.
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The deadline for applying in accordance with the Brexit regulations was 31 December 2021.
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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.
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If your refugee travel document or immigrant's passport will soon expire, you can apply for renewal.
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You can be granted a residence permit in Norway if you are going on a working holiday for young adults, if you are a working guest in agriculture, an employee of a humanitarian/non-profit/religious organisation, or an artist, musician or performer.
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You can receive financial assistance during your stay if you do not have money. Assistance can be in the form of pocket money or money for food.
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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.
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If you are staying in Norway without a legal residence permit, you must return to your home country. You can apply for support to return home with the National Police Immigration Service and start a new life in Gaza.
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You have have the right of residence in Norway according to the EU/EEA regulations in Norway for 5 years.