Do I have the right to a general practitioner and healthcare?
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Often, people with a temporary, restricted residence permit based on the Immigration Act, Section 74, will not be registered in the National Population Register (Folkeregisteret) and therefore do not have any right to a general practitioner.
Nevertheless, you will always have the right to essential, emergency healthcare in the municipality where you are staying.
If you have a medical emergency, contact an urgent care centre. Call 116 117 to contact urgent care centre nearest you.
For more information about the health rights of foreigners in Norway, please contact Helsenorge (external website).