Permanent residence permit (adult)
Who it's for: For an adult who already holds a qualifying residence permit in Norway and wants to stay indefinitely.
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
Requirements at a glance
- Language: oral Norwegian language test at level A2 or higher and social studies in a language you understand, or qualify for an exemption (Oral Norwegian language test) · about CEFR A2
- Main fee: NOK 4,000
- Salary threshold: NOK 341,373
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NOK 4,000 | — | udi.noOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | NOK 341,373 | — | udi.noOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
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Languageoral Norwegian language test at level A2 or higher and social studies in a language you understand, or qualify for an exemption (Oral Norwegian language test) · about CEFR A2Official wording
“You must have passed an oral Norwegian language test at level A2 or higher”
Main feeNOK 4,000Official wording
“Permanent residence permit for adults NOK 4 000”
Salary thresholdNOK 341,373Official wording
“You must have had a total income of at least NOK 341 373 in the past year.”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“Here you can find UDI’s waiting times for first-time applications, renewals, and appeals.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Age limit; Money to show; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other 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
- Keeping a permanent residence permit when living abroad
- Medical treatment in Norway
- Norec participant (exchange and volunteer work)
- Permanent residence permit (child under 18)
All visa types in Norway
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Norway visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.