How to apply for a residence permit for victims of abuse


The information on this page is personalised for

The applicant is a citizen of :

United States

Which municipality does the applicant live in? :

Oslo

How to apply

Print out the checklist and gather the necessary documents

  • your passport

If you wish, you can also hand in documents which show that you have been a victim of abuse, for example:

  • a description of what you have been the victim of
  • a copy of the police report (if you reported your spouse/cohabitant)
  • a confirmation of your stay at a crisis centre
  • a medical certificate

Fill in your application

You cannot use the digital application form for this application. Fill in the application form for a permit for residence or work (pdf, 1,8 MB) and book an appointment with the police.

Here you will find contact information to the police for booking an appointment (external website).

Hand in the application and documents in person

Please go to the Immigration Office in Oslo, Oslo police district.

You can find the address at the police website (external website, opens in new window).

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