You must have a valid residence permit when applying for a permanent residence permit, and you must still meet the requirements of your current permit.

Requirements for a permanent residence permit

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must have lived continuously in Norway for the past three or five years, or qualify for an exemption.
• You must have held residence permits that form the basis for a permanent residence permit, and have met the requirements for those permits throughout the entire period.
• You must have had a total income of at least

  NOK 325 400

  in the past year. This must be your own income, unless you qualify for an exemption.
• You must have attended courses and/or passed the tests in Norwegian language and social studies, or have been granted an exemption by the municipality.

If you have been convicted of a criminal offence or sentenced to compulsory psychiatric treatment or care, you may have to wait longer before being granted permanent residence.

If you do not meet the requirements, you should wait to apply for a permanent residence permit. You can apply to renew your current residence permit until you meet the requirements.