Can I leave Norway before my renewal application has been processed if I am a citizen of a country that requires a visa to travel to Norway?
Yes, you can leave Norway, but you need to be aware of the following:
If you want to return to Norway before your renewal application has been processed, you must request an entry visa (D-visa) from the embassy near you. UDI cannot guarantee that you will be granted an entry visa; this decision lies with the embassy. The embassy assesses each case on an individual basis.
If you leave Norway without a valid residence card, you might experience problems since foreign airlines and border authorities are unable to check whether you had the legal right to stay in Norway. Therefore, we recommend that you stay in Norway and wait for an answer to your application. If you still choose to travel out of Norway without a valid residence card, we recommend that you fly directly out of the Schengen Area from Norway, without passing through another Schengen country.