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If a child who is born in Norway has parents who have applied for or been given protection (asylum), the parents can apply for protection for the child.
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This information is for persons holding a temporary residence permit with refugee status (protection) or collective protection in Norway.
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Collective protection provides a resident permit that can be extended. You will find more information about extending collective protection here.
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If you have a permanent residence permit, or a temporary residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, you cannot be granted protection (asylum) in Norway.
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26.03.2024
From 18 April 2024, the requirement that you cannot have received financial assistance under the Social Services Act is lifted. You are still required to have your own income.
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If you can document that you are qualified as a skilled worker, you can hand in your application for a residence permit to the police in Norway.
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If you have been convicted or fined by the police or if you are under investigation for a criminal offence, you have to wait longer to be granted a permanent residence permit in Norway.
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Fraud involving the name(s), date of birth, birthplace and nationality of the holder of a residence permit is subject to the general stipulation on fraudulent data and information.
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The requirements for Norwegian citizenship are not the same for everyone. How old you are, when you came to Norway and who you are married to, can affect how long you must have lived in Norway before you can apply.
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The requirements for Norwegian citizenship are not the same for everyone. How old you are, when you came to Norway and who you are married to, can affect how long you must have lived in Norway before you can apply.
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If your application for permission to stay outside Norway for more than two years without losing your permanent residence permit is granted, the decision will state why your application was granted and for how long you can stay abroad.
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If you have a permanent residence permit, or a temporary residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, you cannot be granted protection (asylum) in Norway.
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25.09.2020
Foreign nationals who could not return home before their permit, visa, or visa-free stay expired due to the corona situation must return home. Stays after the departure deadline may result in rejection of entry or expulsion.
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17.06.2024
Here you can read about the consequences of applications for a residence permit on a new basis when you already have a residence permit, or if you apply for a residence permit on several grounds at the same time.
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Normally, nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a residence permit for work purposes in Norway. In some cases, you do not need a residence permit if you plan to work in Norway for less than three months.