Training and tests in the Norwegian language for people applying for a permanent residence permit


In order to be granted a permanent residence permit, you must normally complete training (changes as of 1 September 2025) and pass tests in the Norwegian language and social studies. Please check which rules apply to you.
When were you granted your first residence permit that forms a basis for a permanent residence permit?
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The decisions you receive from UDI or the police will state whether or not your residence permit forms a basis for a permanent residence permit. 

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