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Residence Permit for Studies

International students moving to Norway must apply for a residence permit for studies, also called a study permit.

Updated: 09.03.2018 (First published: 19.11.2009)

Exemptions

  • Students staying in Norway for less than three months: You don't need to register or apply for a study permit, but you must make sure that you have a valid visa to visit Norway, if applicable.
  • Nordic citizens: Swedish, Danish, Icelandic and Finnish citizens do not need a study permit to study in Norway, but must notify the National Registry if living in Norway for more than 6 months.

Find relevant information based on citizenship below.

UDI

UDI is the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

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EU/EEA/EFTA citizens

EU/EEA/EFTA citizens do not need to apply for a study permit, but UDI requires you to register online and hand in required documentation to the local police in Bergen.

Non-EU/EEA/EFTA citizens

If you are not a citizen in an EU/EEA/EFTA country, you should apply for a study permit immediately after receiving your Letter of Acceptance from UiB.