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Permanent Residence in Norway

One documented route of this kind in Norway, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

Permanent Residence Permit

Indefinite right to stay and work for third-country nationals after holding a qualifying permit for at least 3 years (in some cases 5), passing A2 oral Norwegian and the social studies test, and meeting the self-support requirement.

Processing time
Confirmed (updated 21 May 2026): work immigration ~24 months; family/protection/other ~25 months, counted from when documents are submitted at the police.
Validity
Indefinite
Language requirement
Must pass an oral Norwegian language test at level A2 or higher AND pass a social studies test in a language you understand. As of 1 September 2025, passing the actual tests is mandatory — completion of language or social-studies courses alone is no longer sufficient. Applies to applicants aged 18–67. Exemptions may be granted based on documented prior education (e.g. university credits or school grades of 2+ in relevant subjects).

Requirements

  • Held a PR-qualifying residence permit for at least 3 years (in some cases 5)
  • Continuous residence in Norway meeting permit conditions
  • Oral Norwegian at A2+ and passed social studies test (exemptions possible)
  • Self-support over the last 12 months (ages 18-67)
  • Hold a valid permit when applying

Required Documents

  • Valid passport / current permit required
  • Proof of continuous residence required
  • Documentation of last 12 months' income/self-support required
  • Certificate of A2 oral Norwegian required
  • Social studies test certificate required

Official fees

  • Application fee (adult) 4,000 NOK
  • Application fee (under 18) 2,000 NOK

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Register application

    Register on UDI's application portal (My page).

  2. 2

    Pay fee

    Pay the PR application fee.

  3. 3

    Police appointment

    Book and attend a police appointment with documents and biometrics.

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