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Some people who apply for protection (asylum) in Norway will be granted a limited residence permit because uncertainty regarding their identity or due to inadequate documentation.
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If you are between 18 and 67 years of age and are applying for a permanent residence permit, you must have earned your own income during the last 12 months.
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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 up to 14 days.
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If you have stayed in Norway as an EU/EEA national for at least five years, you can apply for permanent right of residence. This entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely. Your family members may also be eligble.
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If you have been i Norway for at least five years, you who are a family member of an EU/EEA national can apply for permanent right of residence. This entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely.
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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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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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16.09.2024
Many applicants and family members of people staying in Palestine and Israel are contacting UDI now. Here you will find information regarding prioritisation of applications and the application process for applicants who are in Palestine and Israel.
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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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Once you have turned 18, you are responsible for ensuring that you have a valid residence permit in Norway and you can decide on your own if you would like to apply for Norwegian citizenship.
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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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With a permanent right to reside, you can stay and work in Norway indefinitely if you are an EU/EEA national or a family member of an EU/EEA national. You also have extra protection against expulsion.
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23.05.2024
Information for Russian nationals about residence permits, visitor visas and protection (asylum).