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When we have processed your application, you will be notified whether you have been granted a residence permit for work or if your application has been rejected.
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Information for Russian nationals currently in Norway seeking to apply for protection (asylum) or residence permit in Norway.
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If you are a family member of an EU/EEA national you can have the right of residence in Norway if the EU/EEA national can provide for you. The regulations are different if you are an EU/EEA national yourself or if you are from outside the EU/EEA.
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If your application for a permanent residence permit or an application for a long term stay abroad has been denied, you can appeal the decision.
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You cannot apply for assisted return to Syria, but you can apply for assisted return to another country where you have a residence permit.
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Please check whether you need a residence permit to work on board a Norwegian ship or a foreign ship in Norwegian waters.
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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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If you hold a residence permit in Norway and it is not possible for you to obtain a passport from your home country, you can apply for a refugee travel document or an immigrant's passport. You can use this document instead of a passport.
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There are shorter residence requirements for certain groups than those who apply under the main citizenship rule. In some cases, exemptions may also apply to other requirements.
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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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If you are staying in Norway without a legal residence permit, you must return to your home country or to another country where you have a residence permit. You can apply for money to return home and start a new life.
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If you stay in Norway without a valid residence permit, you must return to your home country or country where you have a residence permit. You can apply for support to return home and start a new life. This is called assisted return.
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If you are staying in Norway without a valid residence permit, you must return to your home country or another country where you have a residence permit. You can apply for support to return home and start a new life. This is called assisted return.
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If you plan to travel to Norway to receive medical treatment over a period of more than 90 days, you must apply for a residence permit in advance. If you need someone to accompany you, he or she can also be granted such a residence permit.
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If you have completed higher education or have completed vocational training, you can apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker. You must normally already have received a job offer, or have your own business.