-
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.
-
You can receive financial assistance during your stay if you do not have money. Assistance can be in the form of pocket money or money for food.
-
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.
-
If you have a family immigration permit and have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can apply for an independent residence permit.
-
Check if you can work or participate in voluntary work before your application is processed, and how to apply for a work permit for asylum seekers.
-
If you are a Nordic citizen over the age of 18 and you have lived in Norway for seven years, you can submit notification of citizenship instead of applying. As a rule, you cannot become a Norwegian citizen by notification if you are under the age of 18.
-
If you hold a local border traffic permit and live within 30 km of the Norwegian-Russian border, you can freely visit the Norwegian border area.
-
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.
-
Permanent right of residence entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely.
-
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.
-
If you have been granted a study permit, you can now travel to Norway and start your studies.
-
If you have been granted an immigrant's passport, you must attend an appointment with the police. Normally, you cannot use the immigrant's passport to visit your home country.
-
You have been granted a residence permit as an au pair.
-
Information for those with a family immigration permit.
-
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.