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In some cases, you may lose your residence permit or citizenship.
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The deadline for applying in accordance with the Brexit regulations was 31 December 2021.
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In some cases, your residence permit or citizenship may be revoked. Choose a category below for more information.
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Summary of answers in an ad-hoc about the application process for temporary residence permit; possibility to apply electronically.
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You have had the right of residence in Norway according to the EU/EEA regulations for 5 years.
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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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If you are going to live outside of Norway for more than two years, you will normally lose your permanent residence permit, but you can apply to keep it.
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If you are travelling outside of Norway, you must bring a valid passport and residence card.
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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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If you have a family immigration permit and have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can apply for an independent residence permit.
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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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Before applying for Norwegian citizenship, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.
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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.
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Answers to questions about residence in Norway without applying for protection (asylum) are available here.
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If you have been granted a study permit, you can now travel to Norway and start your studies.