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How botid counts toward a permanent residence permit: the requirement of tre år of continuous residence, how much time abroad you can have, and what breaks the residence time.
A permanent residence permit gives you the right to live and work in Norway for the rest of your life. Here are the requirements for residence period, Norwegian language, social knowledge, and personal income in 2026.
The government proposes eight years of continuous residence and stricter rules for stateless persons. The FrP's call for ten years and B2 did not pass.
Requirements for permanent residence in Norway 2026: residence period, income, the Norwegian and civics tests — and how to apply.
Requirements for Norwegian citizenship in 2026: residence period, language, citizenship test and application process.
