Norway · Other routes
Keeping a permanent residence permit when living abroad
Who it's for: For permit holders who will live outside Norway for more than two years and want to keep their permanent residence permit.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
We have the official link for this visa type. Quoted requirements are not recorded yet.
Official page · udi.noOther other routes routes in Norway
- Au pair from an EU/EEA country
- Au pair (scheme discontinued)
- Residence under the Brexit (UK separation) agreement
- Stay for cultural purposes
- EU/EEA national with own funds (registration)
- Permanent right of residence for an EU/EEA national
- Medical treatment in Norway
- Norec participant (exchange and volunteer work)
- Permanent residence permit (adult)
- Permanent residence permit (child under 18)