Job seeker
Requirements of the applicant
- You must pay an application fee.
- You must meet the same requirements as when you applied for the first time.
Requirements of the type of residence permit you have
- You must have a valid residence permit as a job seeker. If you have another type of residence permit now, you must hand in a new application for a residence permit as a job seeker, instead of applying for renewal.
- Your residence permit must be renewable. If you already have held the residence permit for the maximum amount of months or years, you cannot apply for renewal.
| Residence permit for: | Is the permit renewable? |
|---|---|
| Skilled job seeker with visa free citizenship |
Yes, but you can have it for a maximum of six months at a time. Then you must live outside Norway for one year before you can apply for a new such permit. |
| Job seeker who has recently graduated or is a researcher | Yes, but you can have it for a maximum of one year in total. |