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.
The information on this page is personalised for
The applicant is a citizen of: Bangladesh
If you are uncertain whether you have a residence permit or a residence card, the top of your card will say which you have.
Important messages
- The guide on training and tests in the Norwegian language for those applying for a permanent residence permit has not been updated for those who have received a residence permit after 1 January 2021
- Change in the requirement to financially support yourself in order to get a permanent residence permit
- Many applicants do not have to meet twice with the police
- Change in the exceptions from the requirement for self-sufficiency in order to obtain a permanent residence permit
- Somali citizens who do not have refugee status must obtain a Somali passport