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If you came to Norway as an asylum seeker or resettlement refugee and have been granted protection (asylum), you can be issued a refugee travel document. A refugee's spouse, cohabitant and children can also be granted a refugee travel document.
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If you are an EU/EEA national who are going to be self-employed and live in Norway for more than three months, you have to register. Read more about how to register.
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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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If you have been granted a refugee travel document, you must attend an appointment with the police. You cannot use the travel document to visit your home country.
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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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Some people can visit Norway without a visa, but most people from countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a visitor visa.
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Answers to frequently asked questions about visitor visas from people who are going to apply, have applied or have received an answer to an application for a visitor visa.
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If you have a residence permit that can be renewed, it is important that you apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring.
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Family members (reference persons) can now apply for family immigration on behalf of a family member who is staying in Afghanistan.
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If you want to move from a private address to a reception centre, please contact us.
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If you wish to come to Norway to work, you need a residence permit. You must normally find a job first. The type of residence permit you should apply for depends on your competence and the type of work you will be doing in Norway.
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Information for Russian nationals about residence permits, visitor visas and protection (asylum) in Norway. Select whether you wish to view information about applying for residence or protection in Norway, or whether you want information about travelling
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You have been granted a residence permit as an au pair.
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This information is for persons holding a temporary residence permit in Norway.
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Answers to questions about residence in Norway without applying for protection (asylum) are available here.