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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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Using residence permits subject to limitations in order to increase the number
of asylum applicants that document their identity
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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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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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18.09.2019
If you no longer have access to your account, this does not affect your applications, or your residence permit.
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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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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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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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IdentityDefinition of word or term
When you apply for a residence permit in Norway, you must document your identity, i.e. your name, your age and what country you are from.
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If you have a valid residence permit in Norway but now wish to move back to your home country, you can apply for a grant from the Norwegian authorities.
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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.