Students who are EU/EEA nationals
If you are an EU/EEA national who are going to study and live in Norway for more than three months, you have to register. Read more about how to register.
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EU/EEA nationals that are going to register
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How to registerRequirements
- You have been admitted to an accredited educational institution (external website) or an upper secondary school.
- You must be able to support yourself and any family members you will bring with you to Norway.
- You must hold private medical insurance or a European Health Insurance Card.
Rights and obligations
- You can work in addition to your studies.
- You can bring your spouse, cohabitant or children to Norway. They must also register.
- After five years in Norway, you can be granted permanent right of residence.
How the registration scheme works
- You can move to Norway and start working right away, but you must register no later than three months after your arrival in Norway.
- You only need to register once, regardless of how long you will be living in Norway. You can also, for example, go from being a student to being employed without having to re-register.
- While you live in Norway, you must belong to one of the residence categories described on this page. You may be an employee, self-employed, family member, student, have your own funds, or be employed by a foreign company. If you are a student or are here on your own funds, you must have insurance.
- If you meet the requirements for registering, the police will issue you a registration certificate.
- Registration is free.