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Settlement permits are now called permanent residence permits.
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Summary of answers in an ad-hoc about the application process for temporary residence permit; possibility to apply electronically.
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With a permanent residence permit you can reside and work in Norway indefinitely. The permit also gives you extra protection against expulsion. If you spend too much time abroad, your permit may be revoked.
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If you are going to live outside of Norway for more than two years, you will normally lose your permanent residence permit, but you can apply to keep it.
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Answers to frequently asked questions about residence permits for skilled workers if you are going to apply, have applied or have received an answer to an application.
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24.05.2024
The following information is important for anyone applying for Norwegian citizenship who does not have a permanent residence permit and has not applied for a permanent residence permit.
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You do not need to complete Norwegian language training to obtain a permanent residence permit if you have passed all four parts of the Norwegian exam at level A2 or higher, or if the municipality has granted you an exemption.
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When a child of foreign parents is born in Norway, the parents must apply for a residence permit, register the child as an EU/EEA national or apply for a residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals. Apply as soon as possible after the birth.
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If you have a family immigration permit and have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can apply for an independent residence permit.
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A temporary or permanent non-asylum residence permit may be withdrawn from a third-country national in all the responding countries on the basis of issues of public order that have been identified in another EU/EFTA member country.
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This information is for persons holding a permanent residence permit with refugee status (protection) in Norway.
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15.12.2021
From 2022, there may be more variation in the waiting time for residence permit applications during a transitional period. UDI is changing how we process applications, aiming for more applicants to get their application decision faster.
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In some cases, you may lose your residence permit or citizenship.
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In some cases, your residence permit or citizenship may be revoked. Choose a category below for more information.
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If you have been granted a study permit, you can now travel to Norway and start your studies.