Norway•EuropePermanent Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
56-84 days
Application Fee
7,900 NOK
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Settlement permit granting indefinite residency and work rights in Norway. Available after 3 years continuous residence on qualifying temporary permits. Provides protection against expulsion.
Permanent residence is the final immigration status before citizenship. It requires 3 years of continuous residence on a qualifying permit. Holders enjoy indefinite residency and strong protection against expulsion.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
296,550 NOK
per year
Personal
Education
None or higher
Language
Norwegian
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current travel document
Previous residence permits
All permits held in Norway
Employment documentation
If applicable for work-based PR
OptionalPolice certificate
Recent criminal record check
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Advantages
- Indefinite residency
- Work anywhere in Norway
- Protection against expulsion
- Path to citizenship
- Family security
Considerations
- 3-year continuous residence required
- Strict absence limits (7 months/3 years)
- No visa-free gaps permitted
- Can be lost if away too long
Application Process
Verify eligibility
3+ years continuous residence on qualifying permit
Calculate residence
Must not have been without permit >3 months or outside Norway >7 months total
Prepare application
Gather employment, residence, and documentation
Submit application
Apply through UDI
Processing
UDI reviews eligibility
Receive permit
Permanent residence card issued (2-year validity card)
Application Forms
Permanent Residence Application
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