Work and residence permits in Norway
Nordic citizens
If you are a Nordic citizen, you may travel freely to Norway to live and work, and do not need a work or residence permit. As a Nordic citizen, you do not need to register with the police when you move to Norway. However, you must comply with Norwegian regulations on registration in the National Registry.
Citizens from EU/EEA countries
If you are not a Nordic citizen, but are a citizen in another EU/EEA country, you may freely travel into Norway and stay in the country for up to three months.
If you are staying in Norway for longer than three months, you must register. This is irrespective of whether you are planning to work or study, or if you are a family member of someone who lives in Norway. You register with the Police in the municipality where you live.
Citizens from countries outside the EU/EEA
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA, you should contact the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (Utlendingsdirektoratet, UDI) to find out what regulations apply for you.
A residence permit in a Nordic country does not automatically entitle you to live in another Nordic country. You must check with the relevant immigration authority whether you can move to the country.
If you have any questions, please fill in our contact form.
NB! If you have questions regarding the processing of a specific case or application, or other personal matters, please contact the relevant authority directly.
