Residence Permit and Visa for Non-EU/EEA Citizens

• 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).

• 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. 

• 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.

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.

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..

Information about the SiO Residence permit deposit account.

Information about renewal of residence permit.

• 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