Residence Permit and Visa for Non-EU/EEA Citizens
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Tuition fees for degree students from autumn 2023
From the academic year 2023/2024 international degree students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA must pay a tuition fee to study in Norway.
This does not apply to exchange students from OsloMet's existing partner universities, or to students from the EU/EEA/EFTA.
All non-EU/ EEA citizens staying in Norway for more than 90 days must apply for a residence permit. This applies even if you already have a visa or residence permit in another EU/EEA country. In addition, you may also need to apply for a visa depending on your nationality.
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How to apply
- Before coming to Norway: Check if you need a visa (udi.no). If your country is not on the list, you have to apply for a visa. The UDI website has the information you need to apply.
- Apply for a residence permit, and visa, if applicable. You apply before you come to Norway, after you have the required documentation and no later than 30 June.
- Register your application online: Application Portal Norway (udi.no).
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The application
- When asked "where are you applying from" choose "Outside Norway".
- Fill in your personal information.
- When asked for a Norwegian address, use OsloMet's address if you do not already have one in Norway:
Pilestredet 52
Post code 0167
Oslo
Norway - OsloMet's organisation number: 997 058 925
- You must register with the police after arrival. Book your appointment in the application portal.
- Contact UDI if you have questions.
- If asked whether the application should be sent to the reference you listed, chose 'no' as this has no relevance for your application.
- You will be required to hand in your documents in person at your assigned embassy/consulate/visa centre.
If you cannot find your country in the Application Portal, please check udi.no. Not all countries are listed.
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Required documents
- Copy of a valid passport, all printed and used pages.
- Signed cover letter from UDI's application portal.
- Two passport-sized photos on white background
- Copy of Letter of Admission
- Documentation of financing
- Housing contract or a letter from OsloMet to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) called "Confirmation to the UDI". This is also your proof of housing.
- UDI checklist signed and printed
Some additional documents may be required for some nationalities, please see UDI's checklist when you apply.
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Documentation of finances for visa purposes
One of the documents necessary for your visa/residence permit application is a document proving you have sufficient money to cover your stay in Norway. Therefore, all students must transfer a set amount of money to a Norwegian bank account.
- Bilateral exchange students from visa exempted countries (udi.no) do not need to transfer money. Use the letter "Confirmation to the UDI".
- EU/EEA students do not need to document their finances.
You can either transfer the required amount to a Norwegian bank account in your own name if this is applicable, or deposit the amount in the SiO Residence Permit Deposit Account for international students.
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Required amount
The total amount to deposit is
- NOK 137 907 for the full academic year 2023/2024. Please note that this amount is just an indication. You will find updated information about the deposit on UDI's website..
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The SiO Visa Deposit Account for International Students
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Renewal of residence permit
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Questions or problems?
- Questions regarding booking an appointment with the police (udi.no).
- If you have technical problems with your application, please contact The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)'s technical support (udi.no).
- Other questions: please contact international@oslomet.no