Residence cardsDefinition of word or term

A residence card is a credit-card-sized plastic card that proves that you have been granted a residence permit in Norway.

Permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

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.

Temporary residence permitDefinition of word or term

A temporary residence permit is a residence permit that is valid for a limited period, for example one or three years. 

Valid residence permitDefinition of word or term

If you have a valid residence permit, that means that your permit has not expired. Your decision states how long your residence permit is valid.

Residence permit on humanitarian groundsDefinition of word or term

If a person is granted a residence permit in Norway because of strong humanitarian considerations or because he or she has a special connection with Norway, this is called a residence permit on humanitarian grounds.

Residence permits forming the basis for a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

Some types of residence permits 'form the basis for a permanent residence permit'. This means that they are the type of permits that count if you are going to apply for a permanent residence permit.

Calculating the residence period for permanent residence permitsDefinition of word or term

Before applying for a permanent residence permit, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.

Calculating the residence period in citizenship cases (residence permits)Definition of word or term

Before applying for Norwegian citizenship, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.

Losing a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

You can lose your permanent residence permit if you stay abroad for too long or if you provide incorrect information in your application.

Svalbard - visa and residence requirementsDefinition of word or term

Settlement permit (now known as permanent residence permit)Definition of word or term

Settlement permits are now called permanent residence permits.

Revocation - losing a residence permit or citizenshipDefinition of word or term

In some cases, you may lose your residence permit or citizenship.

Residence permits for children who are born in NorwayDefinition of word or term

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.

Guide to waiting time for applications for permanent residenceDefinition of word or term

In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for a permanent residence permit or permanent right of residence, we ask you to answer a few questions.

Norwegian language training requirement to obtain a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

You do not need to complete Norwegian language training to obtain a permanent residence permit if you have passed all four parts of the Norwegian exam at level A2 or higher, or if the municipality has granted you an exemption.