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Some people do not need a visa to visit Norway because they hold a passport from a country that Norway has a visa exemption agreement with. This also applies if you have a residence permit in an EU/EEA country or if you have a special passport.
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26.03.2024
From 18 April 2024, the requirement that you cannot have received financial assistance under the Social Services Act is lifted. You are still required to have your own income.
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You have been granted a residence permit as an au pair.
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30.08.2022
The Storting has decided to raise requirements for proficiency in spoken Norwegian to the B1 level for those seeking to obtain Norwegian citizenship. The changes will enter into effect on 1 October 2022. More information is available below.
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A holistic evaluation of the Norwegian program for the resettlement of UN
refugees with an emphasis on integration potential as a criterion for selection.
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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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FeesDefinition of word or term
Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.
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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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There are different types of residence permits for people who are going to carry out research or participate in vocational training.
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Permanent right of residence entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely.
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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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There are various types of return schemes, depending on which country a person is returning to and the situation they are in.
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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.