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When a child of foreign parents is born in Norway, the parents must apply for a residence permit, register the child as an EU/EEA national or apply for a residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals. Apply as soon as possible after the birth.
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Overview which shows how long you have to wait for an answer to your application. EU/EEA nationals who are going to register with the police must check the police waiting time.
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You may apply for an exemption from the oral test of Norwegian and the citizenship test for reasons related to health, personal circumstances or on the grounds of other weighty considerations.
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If a person is subjected to physical or psychological violence or threats from family members or former family members, it is called domestic violence. This also concerns children who experience violence in the family.
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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.
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A national ID card is an identity card that you can use when you need to identify yourself.
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DUF numberDefinition of word or term
If you have applied for protection (asylum) or for a residence permit in Norway, you will be assigned a DUF number.
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There are two types of ID numbers in Norway: D numbers and  national identity numbers.
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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.
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FormsDefinition of word or term
All of UDI's application forms, and standard contracts which must be submitted with different types of applications, can be found on this page.
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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.
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A refusal of entry or stay may be imposed on you pertaining to Norway and the Schengen area and, consequently, you may not enter Norway or you must leave Norway and/or the Schengen area. You will be issued a return decision with a deadline for departure
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A residence card is a credit-card-sized plastic card that proves that you have been granted a residence permit in Norway.
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In order for a marriage to be approved by the Norwegian authorities, it must have been validly entered into in Norway or abroad.