When moving to Norway for study, international students should be aware of the immigration requirements. These requirements will vary depending on country of citizenship and length of stay.
Students from Nordic countries
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Sweden can live in Norway for up to six months without reporting the move.
Nordic citizens planning to live in Norway for more than six months should report the move to the Norwegian Tax Administration within 8 days of arrival to Norway. It is unnecessary to do anything prior to arrival.
Students from EU/EEA countries
Citizens of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Spain who are planning to study in Norway more than 3 months must register in Norway. The registration is free of charge.
It is a two-step process:
Step 1.
Register on the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) Application Portal and book an appointment for after your arrival in Norway at the local police station. The local police stations are Follo Police (Ski), Romerike (Lillestrøm), Østfold (Sarpsborg) and Indre Østfold (Askim) politistasjon.
Step 2.
Attend the booked police appointment after your arrival in Norway and bring the following documents:
- a valid identity card or passport
- your NMBU admission letter
- private health insurance or European health insurance card
- handwritten or typed personal declaration stating that you have enough money to support yourself while studying in Norway. The declaration must be signed.
Once you attend the police appointment, a registration certificate will be issued. Take good care of this document.
Students from non-European countries
Citizens from all other countries must apply for either a study permit for stays over three months or in some cases a tourist visa for stays under three months depending on country of citizenship. More detailed information can be found on this link.