Residency according to the EU/EEA regulations

If you are an EU/EEA national you have the right to live, work and study in Norway. Depending on where you are from, family members of an EU/EEA national can either apply for a residence card or use the registration scheme.

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The applicant is a citizen of :

Switzerland

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Even though Switzerland is not an EU/EEA country, Swiss citizens have the same rights as EU/EEA nationals in Norway

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Employee who is an EU/EEA national

You are working for a Norwegian employer.

Family member of an EU/EEA national

You are a family member of an EU/EEA national that has the right of residence in Norway.

Self-employed who are EU/EEA national

You have your own business in Norway.

Family member of Norwegian national

You are family member of an EU/EEA national and you have lived together in an EU/EEA country.

Posted worker from an EU/EEA company

You are employed in a company based in another EU/EEA country that has a temporary assignment in Norway.

Permanent right of residence for EU/EEA nationals

You have had the right of residence in Norway according to the EU/EEA regulations for 5 years.

Job seekers who are EU/EEA nationals

You have come to Norway looking for a job, and must report to the police.

Students who are EU/EEA nationals

You are studying at a college or university in Norway.

Lifting an entry ban according to EU/EEA regulations

You have been expelled from Norway, but wish to travel back.

EU/EEA national with own funds

You have enough money to support yourself.

Apply for citizenship in Norway

Freqently asked questions EU/EEA

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the EU/EEA regulations.

Waiting time in EU/EEA cases

Check how long you have to wait for an answer to your application.