Norway, like many other Scandinavian countries, is known for its beauty. The country’s mountains and midnight sun are things to behold. Besides the beauty, the country is the best destination for skilled workers, providing opportunities across different areas. If you are looking to relocate to a country that provides opportunities and the best environment, Norway can be your place. The country is now offering Permanent Residency, and Indian’s can also apply.
However, before getting a permanent residency, one has to first obtain a temporary residence permit, which requires one to fulfill certain specific requirements. So before deciding to apply, it is important to know how to apply for temporary residence, which will likely later turn into permanent residence. There are many options to obtain a temporary residence. These include marrying a Norwegian citizen, a family visa, or studying or working. But it is important to note that none of these will guarantee permanent residence.
First Things First: Who Is Eligible For Norway Permanent Residency
First, live in Norway for a continuous 3 years
During these years you can not live outside Norway for more than 7 months
You cannot live with a valid residence permit for more than 3 months
Those between 16 and 64 have to pass a language and social studies test
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You have to produce a sufficient income certificate or proof of continuous employment
Shouldn’t have received funds from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration during the last year
There shouldn’t be any criminal record in your name
Now That We Know The Eligibility, Here Is The List of Documents You Need
Check your eligibility first from the details given above
Now then, you are eligible; collect all the required documents. These include:
Valid residence permit
Income proof
Passport
No criminal record
Contract of employment
Result of the passed social studies, language test
Tuition hours completed certificate
How To Apply For Norway Permanent Residency
After collecting all the documents, apply to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website
Fee: You will have to pay a fee of around Rs 35,800, which is NOK 4000
You have to hand over your original documents, copies, and your application to the local police station
It will take around 2-6 months for the processing of the application
The authorities will approve your application, and you will get a Permanent Residence card. Now you can study, work, and live in Norway indefinitely.
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Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
