UK national or family member applying for a new residence card

If you have previously been granted a permanent residence permit, you can continue to live in Norway and do not need to apply for a new permit. NOTE: must not be confused with permanent right of residence (varig oppholdsrett).

You likely have a permanent residence permit if:

• You came to Norway in the 1990s or earlier.
• You have or have had a sticker in your passport stating that you had permanent residence.
• You received a work permit in accordance with EU/EEA regulations and were granted a permanent residence permit before 2010.
• You came to Norway with your Norwegian spouse and received a permanent residence permit after three years.
• You may also have this permit in other situations.

If you have a permanent residence permit and your residence card is about to expire or has expired, you must order a new residence card (external website).

You must also order a new residence card if you have a temporary residence permit that is still valid and you have lost your card, if the information on the card is incorrect, or if you otherwise need a new card.

If you have a temporary residence permit that is expiring and you do not meet the requirements for permanent residence, you can apply for a new temporary residence permit. See the information under "Application for residence after the application period has expired," but ignore the requirement to explain why the application was submitted late.