The main rule is that you must wait for the decision. Skilled workers can still start early with a confirmation of early work start from the police. Here are the rules, the conditions and who cannot begin.
The spouse, cohabitant and children of a labour immigrant can apply for family immigration. See who can apply, the income requirement of 436 957 kroner and how the family can apply at the same time as the worker.
Travel documents and alien passports: who gets which document, what it costs in 2026, how long it lasts — and why neither of them is valid for travel to your home country.
The four-year requirement mandates four years of work or education in Norway. From 1 September 2026, a calendar year with sufficient income automatically counts as full-time employment, without detailed documentation.
Everything about visit visas to Norway: who needs one, fees and money requirements, sponsor form – and how parents can visit you for up to nine months.
Three rules determine how long you can stay abroad: your permit conditions, seven months in three years for permanent residence, and two months per calendar year for citizenship.
Checklist for new Norwegian citizens: order a passport from the Police, avoid the travel trap with an invalid residence permit, and check the rules for dual citizenship.
Divorce or relationship breakdown does not automatically remove your residence permit. Learn the rules about independent residence grounds, abuse, and the path to permanent residence.
Norway has allowed double citizenship since 2020. See who can have two passports, and why your home country determines whether you keep your old citizenship.
Learn what it takes to become a Norwegian citizen in 2026: residence requirements, Norwegian language level, civics exam, and how the UDI processes your application step by step.