Residence permit for non-EEA students admitted to an approved Norwegian educational institution. It includes limited part-time work rights but does not count towards permanent residence.
International (non-EEA) students accepted onto full-time studies in Norway.
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You generally must document subsistence funds of at least NOK 15,488 per month, or around NOK 170,368 for a full academic year (with separate amounts per semester); figures are updated by UDI.
Yes. A study permit normally allows part-time work of up to 20 hours per week during the academic term and full-time work during holidays, but it does not allow self-employment.
The study permit is for non-EEA students admitted to an approved Norwegian institution for full-time study. It allows limited part-time work but does not count towards permanent residence.
You need admission to an approved full-time education, enough money to support yourself for the year, and somewhere to live.
Your spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply to live with you, but they apply separately and processing may not happen at the same time as your study application.
It is granted for the period of your studies and can be renewed if you are making satisfactory progress and still meet the requirements.
Generally no. Time spent in Norway on a study permit does not normally count toward the residence requirement for a permanent residence permit.