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If you have a residence permit that can be renewed, it is important that you apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring.
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If you have applied for a residence permit for work purposes in Norway, you must normally wait until you have received an answer to your application before you can start working.
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Information for Russian nationals about residence permits, visitor visas and protection (asylum) in Norway. Select whether you wish to view information about applying for residence or protection in Norway, or whether you want information about travelling
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Using residence permits subject to limitations in order to increase the number
of asylum applicants that document their identity
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If you are a family member of an EU/EEA national you can have the right of residence in Norway if the EU/EEA national can provide for you. The regulations are different if you are an EU/EEA national yourself or if you are from outside the EU/EEA.
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18.09.2019
If you no longer have access to your account, this does not affect your applications, or your residence permit.
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The UN Refugee Convention defines who has a right to be granted residence as a refugee in another country.
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When we have processed your application, you will be notified whether you have been granted a residence permit for work or if your application has been rejected.
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If your application for a permanent residence permit or an application for a long term stay abroad has been denied, you can appeal the decision.
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You cannot apply for assisted return to Syria, but you can apply for assisted return to another country where you have a residence permit.
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Please check whether you need a residence permit to work on board a Norwegian ship or a foreign ship in Norwegian waters.
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03.06.2024
As of 3 June 2024 new rules apply to citizens of Ethiopia, regardless of country of residence. There are only a few exceptions to the rules.
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If you have a valid residence permit in Norway but now wish to move back to your home country, you can apply for a grant from the Norwegian authorities.
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IdentityDefinition of word or term
When you apply for a residence permit in Norway, you must document your identity, i.e. your name, your age and what country you are from.
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If you wish to come to Norway to work, you need a residence permit. You must normally find a job first. The type of residence permit you should apply for depends on your competence and the type of work you will be doing in Norway.