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If you have permanent residence you must order a new card in plenty of time before the old card expires. You can also order a new card if your card has been lost, damaged, stolen or contains errors.
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You can apply for family immigration if you wish to move to a family member in Norway.
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You can apply for family immigration if you wish to move to a family member in Norway.
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The requirements for Norwegian citizenship are not the same for everyone. How old you are, when you came to Norway and who you are married to, can affect how long you must have lived in Norway before you can apply.
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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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Permanent right of residence entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely.
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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 have a family immigration permit and have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can apply for an independent residence permit.
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If you have been granted a study permit, you can now travel to Norway and start your studies.
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Do you have a family member already in Norway you wish to live together with? Depending on where both of you are from, you may be able to apply for a residence permit, residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals or to use the registration scheme
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Different rules apply regarding eligibility for Norwegian citizenship for people with residence permits in Norway, people with residence cards for family members of EU/EEA nationals, Nordic nationals and people who have previously been Norwegian citizens.
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You will be granted a residence permit as a refugee – normally for five years. Your residence permit can be renewed by application.
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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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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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You have been granted a residence permit, but it may have a time limit. In order to renew your residence permit, you must obtain a passport from the government in the country you are a citizen in.