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Waiting timeDefinition of word or term
Overview which shows how long you have to wait for an answer to your application. If you have applied for a renewal, please choose the type of residence permit you have applied to renew.
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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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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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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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Normally, work immigrants from countries outside the EU/EEA cannot start working until they have been granted a residence permit. However, they can start working if they have received a confirmation from the police (early employment start).
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The UN Refugee Convention defines who has a right to be granted residence as a refugee in another country.
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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.
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Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons have the same rights as everyone else in Norway and can live openly. It is prohibited to discriminate, harass and threaten them because they belong to a sexual minority.
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Some people who apply for a study permit can submit the application in Norway or travel to Norway before they have received an answer to their application.
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You can lose your permanent residence permit if you stay abroad for too long or if you provide incorrect information in your application.
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The police or the foreign service mission will take a picture of you when you arrive for your appointment. You do not need to bring a photo when you apply for a visa, residence permit or travel document. This applies to everyone, including children.
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In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application, we ask you to answer a few questions.
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In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for a study permit, we ask you to answer two questions.
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In order to be granted a visitor visa, you must have valid travel insurance.