:: The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
More information about Norwegian immigration regulations.
:: The Norway Portal
Norway - The official site. Locate Norwegian embassies and consulate generals around the world.
:: Norway.no
Norway.no is a Government initiative to provide information about public services, laws, regulations, duties and rights you have in Norway. The website can also help you find the public agency you require.
Student residence permit [EU/EEA/EFTA]
All students from the EU/EEA/EFTA countries who plan to stay in Norway for more than three months will need a student residence permit. Visas are only issued for stays up to 90 days (e.g. for university Summer School programmes).
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The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) is the public agency processing all applications for a student residence permit. For complete information about the Norwegian immigration regulations please visit their website. |
We urge you to carefully read the regulations as to avoid problems during the application process. Applications that are incomplete will not be processed.
For applicants from countries in the EU/EEA/EFTA
There are no processing fee for applicants from EU/EEA/EFTA countries.
You may submit your application to a Norwegian Foreign Mission or in Norway to the police station in the city where the institution is located. The application must be submitted in person. Applications sent by regular mail or email will not be processed. In some cases the applicant may expect to be called in for an interview. Please visit the Norway Portal to locate the Norwegian embassy or consulate general nearest you.
When you apply for a student residence permit you must submit the following documents:
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An application form for student residence with a passport photograph.
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Documentation of acceptance to an approved learning institution.
An EU/EEA/EFTA citizen is eligible to apply for admittance to any institution that is available for Norwegian nationals. - A statement showing proof of sufficient funds for subsistence.
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Valid health insurance.
This may include private insurance, E-form or a European Health Insurance Card from the student's home country.
For regulations concerning familiy reunification for a student's immediate family, please see the website of the UDI.
