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Do you need 75 hours of social studies before permanent residence? Learn the difference between test requirements, instruction obligations and when self-study is enough.
Study, work, family or collective protection: learn which periods may count towards permanent residence, with timelines and UDI start-date rules.
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.
Can you take samfunnskunnskapsprøven in Ukrainian? Yes. How to choose your language on test day, what counts for permanent residence, and how to practice.
You can take the social studies test in Arabic and use audio. See how to choose the language, the test format and the rules for residence and citizenship.
Which Norwegian level do you need? A permanent residence permit requires oral A2, citizenship requires B1. Here is how the level rules fit together in 2026.
EEA citizens obtain permanent residence after five years – without language tests, social studies exams or fees. See conditions, documentation, absences and the path forward.
Choose a language based on whether you are applying for permanent residence now or citizenship later. See which results UDI accepts and when you may need another test.
How the social studies test is structured: 38 questions, pass mark, languages, time, topics, the test day, result and opportunities to appeal.
Find out what to do after failing the social studies test: check your result, register again, complain about a formal error, and plan your next attempt.
Three different terms, three different decisions. Find the right place to ask when training or tests create difficulties before permanent residence.
Can you take the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven in Russian? Learn how to register, choose language on test day, and what applies for residence.
