Norway
Norway Nordic free movement
Nordic citizens: no residence permit needed
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Key facts
Nordic 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 5 countries
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Nordic citizens are exempt from the requirement of a residence permit to take up residence or employment in Norway.
- Family members of a Nordic citizen fall under the EEA rules if the Nordic citizen has a right of residence.
Steps2
- Nordic citizens are exempt from the registration requirement that applies to EEA citizens staying over 3 months.
- A move from another Nordic country is not reported to the Norwegian Tax Administration.
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
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden may live and work in Norway without a residence permit and are exempt from the police registration required of other EEA citizens. 1 2 3
Requirements
- Nordic citizens are exempt from the requirement of a residence permit to take up residence or employment in Norway. 1
- Family members of a Nordic citizen fall under the EEA rules if the Nordic citizen has a right of residence. 2
- Nordic citizens are exempt from the registration requirement that applies to EEA citizens staying over 3 months. 2
- A move from another Nordic country is not reported to the Norwegian Tax Administration. 3
Stay
- No time limit; no residence permit or police registration needed.
Nationality
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
Work
Nordic citizens do not need a residence permit to take up employment in Norway.
Family
Family members of a Nordic citizen are covered by the EEA rules on residence when they accompany or join the citizen.
Official sources
- Immigration Act, chapter 1: general provisions (English translation) · Lovdata · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration Regulations (Utlendingsforskriften), chapter 19: rules for EEA and EFTA nationals · Lovdata · checked 2026-10-10
- Move to Norway · Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) · checked 2026-10-10
Nordic free movement and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic free movement | – | – | – |
| EU 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 Nordic free movement?
No time limit; no residence permit or police registration needed.
Can I work on the Nordic free movement?
Nordic citizens do not need a residence permit to take up employment in Norway.
Can I bring my family on the Nordic free movement?
Family members of a Nordic citizen are covered by the EEA rules on residence when they accompany or join the citizen.
Who can apply for the Nordic free movement?
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
How are Nordic free movement holders taxed in Norway?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Nordic 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 1: general provisions (English translation) · Lovdata · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration Regulations (Utlendingsforskriften), chapter 19: rules for EEA and EFTA nationals · Lovdata · checked 2026-10-10
- Move to Norway · Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) · checked 2026-10-10
Tracked since 2026-10-11. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the changes page, and the methodology page explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email contact@stayglobe.app with a link to the official source.