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Norwegian ID number

The Norwegian ID number is an 11 digit personal identifier, issued by the Tax Administration office (Skatteetaten). The number will be issued to foreign nationals with a residence permit in Norway.

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NON-EU/EFTA citizens

Students staying in Norway for more than 6 month, will be registered at the Tax Administration office after completing the registration with the police authorities. 

For more information, please check UDI website  and the information from the Tax Administration Office.

The letter with the ID number will be sent to your registered address by the Tax Administration office. 

Please note that the Norwegian ID-number is not granted authomatically and many students will be granted a D-number: Difference between D-number and Norwegian ID number

If you are staying more than 6 months and have received an D number (temporary number) you may register a move to Norway in order to receive a Norwegian ID number. 

For more information please check the Tax Administration webside "Report a move to Norway from abroad.

EU/EFTA citizens

EU/EFTA students staying in Norway for more than 2 semester must register at the Tax administration office after completing the registration with the police authorities. 

For more information please check the Tax Administration webside "Report a move to Norway from abroad.

Please note that the Norwegian ID-number is not granted authomatically and many students will be granted a D-number: Difference between D-number and Norwegian ID number

Exemption: Students staying in Norway for up to two semester may apply for a Norwegian ID number if this is required in connection with part time job or due to medical reasons. Please note that you will have to book an individual appointment with SUA.

For more information please check the Tax Administration webside "Report a move to Norway from abroad.