Want to apply Permanent residence

With a permanent residence permit or permanent right of residence, you can reside and work in Norway indefinitely. You will also be granted extra protection against expulsion. 
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The applicant is the person who wishes to live permanently in Norway.

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Information about permanent residence

With a permanent residence permit you can live and work in Norway indefinitely. In order to apply for a permanent residence permit, you must have held a residence permit in Norway for at least three years and meet certain other requirements. Read more about permanent residence here. 

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Information about permanent right of residence

With permanent right of residence, you can reside and work in Norway indefinitely if you are an EU/EEA national or a family member of an EU/EEA national. EU/EEA nationals and members of their families can apply for permanent right of residence after five years in Norway. Read more about permanent right of residence here. 

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