Want to apply Apply for a permanent residence permit

Who are you?

• Child under the age of one born in Norway

  Please note! If the child is born in Norway, please check what type of residence permit you should apply for. There might be several options.

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  Requirements for a permanent residence permit

  • The child must be born in Norway.
  • The parents must either:
  • Have a permanent residence permit or Norwegian citizenship before the child turns one
  • Meet the criteria for a permanent residence permit or Norwegian citizenship and apply for it at the police before the child turns one.
  • The parents must be living in Norway.
  • The parents must apply for a permanent residence permit for the child before the child turns one.

  If you do not meet these requirements, please review the requirements for children under 18.

  How to apply

• Child under the age of 18

  Please note! If the child is born in Norway, please check what type of residence permit you should apply for. There might be several options.

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  Requirements for a permanent residence permit

  • You must have lived continuously in Norway for the past three or five years, or qualify for an exemption.
  • You must have held residence permits that form the basis for a permanent residence permit, and have met the requirements for those permits throughout the entire period.

  If you have been convicted of a criminal offence or sentenced to compulsory psychiatric treatment or care, you may have to wait longer before being granted permanent residence.

  If you do not meet the requirements, you should wait to apply for a permanent residence permit. You can apply to renew your current residence permit until you meet the requirements.

  How to apply

• Adult

  You must have a valid residence permit when applying for a permanent residence permit, and you must still meet the requirements of your current permit.

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  Requirements for a permanent residence permit

  • You must pay an application fee.
  • You must have lived continuously in Norway for the past three or five years, or qualify for an exemption.
  • You must have held residence permits that form the basis for a permanent residence permit, and have met the requirements for those permits throughout the entire period.

  • You must have had a total income of at least 

    NOK 325 400

     in the past year. This must be your own income, unless you qualify for an exemption.

  • You must have passed an oral Norwegian language test at level A2 or higher and social studies in a language you understand, or qualify for an exemption.

  All requirements, except for the income requirement, must be met when UDI or the police make a decision in your case. If you do not meet the requirements, you should wait before applying for a permanent residence permit. You can apply to renew your current residence permit until you meet the requirements.

  If you have been convicted of a criminal offence or sentenced to compulsory psychiatric treatment or care, you may have to wait longer before being granted permanent residence.

  Do you have a residence permit as a skilled worker? See the frequently asked questions about permanent residence.

  How to apply