Want to apply Permanent residency

With a permanent residence permit, you can stay and work in Norway indefinitely. This also gives you added protection against expulsion. 

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The applicant is the person who wishes to live permanently in Norway.

Apply for permanent residence permit

If you have lived in Norway for at least three years, or you have a child under the age of one who was born in Norway, you may meet the requirements for a permanent residence permit.

Keep a permanent residence permit

If you already have a permanent residence permit and you are going to live outside Norway for more than two years, you must apply to keep your permanent residence permit.