Norway
Norway EU free movement
EU free movement (EU, EEA and Swiss citizens)
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Key facts
EU free movement is a long-stay route for Norway. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
Why this route may not fit
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- Only for passports from 31 countries
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Citizens of EEA states have a right of residence in Norway; Swiss citizens are treated the same under the EFTA Convention.
- A valid ID card or passport gives a right of residence for up to 3 months, if the person is not an unreasonable burden on public welfare.
- Jobseekers may stay up to 6 months, and in special cases longer.
What you must show2
- After 3 months the person must be employed or self-employed, provide services, study, or have sufficient funds.
- Self-sufficient persons need sufficient funds for themselves and family and health insurance covering all risks; no fixed amount is set.
Documents1
- Registration may require a valid ID or passport plus proof of work, self-employment, study, or funds and insurance.
Steps2
- Register with the police in the district where you live, or at a Service Centre for Foreign Workers, within 3 months of entry.
- The registration certificate is issued immediately and free of charge; registration can be done electronically.
After you arrive1
- A permanent right of residence is granted after 5 years of continuous lawful residence; a permanent residence certificate is issued on application.
When you become tax resident
How Norway decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in any 12-month periodPresence in Norway for more than 183 days in one or more periods makes a person resident for the income year in which the limit is passed.
- More than 270 days in any 36-month periodPresence in Norway for more than 270 days in any 36-month period also makes a person resident, except for persons resident on Svalbard.
- Foreign-source income
Norwegian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income and wealth: 22% on general income plus bracket tax of 1.7% to 17.8% on personal income above NOK 226,100, (≈ $23,600) and employees pay 7.6% national insurance contributions.
All tax rules for Norway Tax records checked
Full official text
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens may live and work in Norway without a residence permit. Stays over 3 months must be registered with the police. 1 2 3
Requirements
- Citizens of EEA states have a right of residence in Norway; Swiss citizens are treated the same under the EFTA Convention. 1 2
- A valid ID card or passport gives a right of residence for up to 3 months, if the person is not an unreasonable burden on public welfare. 1
- Jobseekers may stay up to 6 months, and in special cases longer. 1
- After 3 months the person must be employed or self-employed, provide services, study, or have sufficient funds. 1
- Self-sufficient persons need sufficient funds for themselves and family and health insurance covering all risks; no fixed amount is set. 1 2
- Registration may require a valid ID or passport plus proof of work, self-employment, study, or funds and insurance. 1
- Register with the police in the district where you live, or at a Service Centre for Foreign Workers, within 3 months of entry. 1 2 3
- The registration certificate is issued immediately and free of charge; registration can be done electronically. 2
- A permanent right of residence is granted after 5 years of continuous lawful residence; a permanent residence certificate is issued on application. 1 2
Stay
- No time limit; register with the police if staying more than 3 months.
- First 3 months up to 3 months: Valid ID card or passport; no registration needed.
- After 3 months: Worker, self-employed, service provider, student, or sufficient funds with health insurance; registration with the police.
Nationality
Citizens of the EU states, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (EEA) and of Switzerland. Open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Work
EEA nationals do not need a residence permit and have a right of residence as employees, self-employed persons or service providers.
Family
Spouse, cohabitant, children under 21 or dependent, and dependent parents may join; non-EEA family members apply for a residence card within 3 months of entry.
Official sources
- Immigration Act, chapter 13: special provisions for EEA nationals (English translation) · Lovdata · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration Regulations (Utlendingsforskriften), chapter 19: rules for EEA and EFTA nationals · Lovdata · checked 2026-10-10
- Frequently asked questions, Department of Immigration, Oslo Police District · Norwegian Police (Politiet) · checked 2026-10-10
EU free movement and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU free movement | – | – | – |
| Nordic free movement | – | – | – |
| EU free movement Portugal | – | – | Yes |
| Free movement by treaty Spain | – | 5 yr | Yes |
| Visa-free stay (12 months) Georgia | – | 1 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the EU free movement?
No time limit; register with the police if staying more than 3 months.
Can I work on the EU free movement?
EEA nationals do not need a residence permit and have a right of residence as employees, self-employed persons or service providers.
Can I bring my family on the EU free movement?
Spouse, cohabitant, children under 21 or dependent, and dependent parents may join; non-EEA family members apply for a residence card within 3 months of entry.
Who can apply for the EU free movement?
Citizens of the EU states, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (EEA) and of Switzerland. Open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
How are EU free movement holders taxed in Norway?
No special regime in our records is tied to the EU free movement. The standard rules apply: Norwegian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income and wealth: 22% on general income plus bracket tax of 1.7% to 17.8% on personal income above NOK 226,100, (≈ $23,600) and employees pay 7.6% national insurance contributions.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Immigration Act, chapter 13: special provisions for EEA nationals (English translation) · Lovdata · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration Regulations (Utlendingsforskriften), chapter 19: rules for EEA and EFTA nationals · Lovdata · checked 2026-10-10
- Frequently asked questions, Department of Immigration, Oslo Police District · Norwegian Police (Politiet) · checked 2026-10-10
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