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 passed a Norwegian language test at level A2 or higher and social studies in a language you understand, or qualify for an exemption.

All requirements, except for the income requirement, must be met when UDI or the police make a decision in your case. If you do not meet the requirements, you should wait before applying for a permanent residence permit. You can apply to renew your current residence permit until you meet the requirements.

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.