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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.
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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.
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Normally, nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a residence permit for work purposes in Norway. In some cases, you do not need a residence permit if you plan to work in Norway for less than three months.
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Some people who apply for protection (asylum) will be granted a limited residence permit in Norway because there is doubt about their identity or because their identity has not been adequately documented.
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If you are between 18 and 67 years old and are going to apply for a permanent residence permit, you must have had your own income during the last 12 months.
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Normally, nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a residence permit for work purposes in Norway. In some cases, you do not need a residence permit if you plan to work in Norway for up to 14 days.
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If you can document that you are qualified as a skilled worker, you can hand in your application for a residence permit to the police in Norway.
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Once you have turned 18, you are responsible for ensuring that you have a valid residence permit in Norway and you can decide on your own if you would like to apply for Norwegian citizenship.
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If you have been convicted or fined by the police or if you are under investigation for a criminal offence, you have to wait longer to be granted a permanent residence permit in Norway.
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Some applicants who have family in Norway can choose between applying for a family immigration permit or a residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals.
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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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DUF numberDefinition of word or term
If you have applied for protection (asylum) or for a residence permit in Norway, you will be assigned a DUF number.
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In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for a residence permit, we ask you to answer three questions.
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Below is useful information about getting married in Norway and applying for a residence permit in order to live with your spouse in Norway.