Want to renew: Ordering a new residence cardGuide for applicants

If you have permanent residence you must order a new card in plenty of time before the old card expires. You can also order a new card if your card has been lost, damaged, stolen or contains errors.

Revocation - when a residence permit or citizenship is invalidatedGuide for applicants

In some cases, your residence permit or citizenship may be revoked. Choose a category below for more information.

Want to apply: Residence according to the Brexit regulationsGuide for applicants

The deadline for applying in accordance with the Brexit regulations was 31 December 2021.

Submission of application for temporary residence permit (2016)European Migration Network

Summary of answers in an ad-hoc about the application process for temporary residence permit; possibility to apply electronically.

Want to apply: Keep a permanent residence permitGuide for applicants

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.

Permanent right of residence for an EU/EEA nationalGuide for applicants

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

Frequently asked questions about residence permits for skilled workersContact us

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.

Travelling abroad: You need a valid residence cardMessages

15.03.2024

If you are travelling outside of Norway, you must bring a valid passport and residence card.

Applying for Norwegian citizenship without a permanent residence permitMessages

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.

Calculating the residence period in citizenship cases (EU/EEA regulations)Definition of word or term

Before applying for Norwegian citizenship, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.

Norwegian language training requirement to obtain a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

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.

Guide to waiting time for applications for permanent residenceDefinition of word or term

In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for a permanent residence permit or permanent right of residence, we ask you to answer a few questions.

Residence permits for children who are born in NorwayDefinition of word or term

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.

Want to apply: Residence permit for victims of abuseGuide for applicants

If you have a family immigration permit and have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can apply for an independent residence permit. 

Received an answer: Have been granted a permanent residence permitGuide for applicants

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.