Svalbard - visa and residence requirementsDefinition of word or term

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

Settlement permits are now called permanent residence permits.

Revocation - losing a residence permit or citizenshipDefinition of word or term

In some cases, you may lose your residence permit or citizenship.

Guide to waiting time for applications for permanent residenceDefinition of word or term

In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for a permanent residence permit or permanent right of residence, we ask you to answer a few questions.

Norwegian language training requirement to obtain a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

You do not need to complete Norwegian language training to obtain a permanent residence permit if you have passed all four parts of the Norwegian exam at level A2 or higher, or if the municipality has granted you an exemption.

People who can work in Norway for 14 days without a residence permitDefinition of word or term

Normally, nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a residence permit for work purposes in Norway. In some cases, you do not need a residence permit if you plan to work in Norway for up to 14 days.

Requirement to financially support yourself in order to get a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

If you are between 18 and 67 years old and are going to apply for a permanent residence permit, you must have had your own income during the last 12 months.

People who can work in Norway for less than three months without a residence permitDefinition of word or term

Normally, nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a residence permit for work purposes in Norway. In some cases, you do not need a residence permit if you plan to work in Norway for less than three months.

Limited residence permit due to doubt about the applicant's identityDefinition of word or term

Some people who apply for protection (asylum) will be granted a limited residence permit in Norway because there is doubt about their identity or because their identity has not been adequately documented.

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.

Skilled workers who can hand in their application for residence permit in NorwayDefinition of word or term

If you can document that you are qualified as a skilled worker, you can hand in your application for a residence permit to the police in Norway. 

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. 

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.

Guide to waiting time for application for work immigrationDefinition of word or term

In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for a residence permit, we ask you to answer three questions. 

Registration certificate for EU/EEA nationalsDefinition of word or term

A registration certificate is a document confirming that the police have registered you as an EU/EEA national living in Norway.