Permits & Visas  
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  If you want to begin a life in Norway, you will need to obtain a permit of some kind, whether you are married to a Norwegian resident, find work, or simply want to live here. If you plan on simply coming to Norway to visit and are not among the countries with a Tourist Visa wavier you must obtain a Tourist Visa from the Norwegian government. Comparatively, Norwegian permits and visas are quite straight forward.

To ensure accurate residency or travel in Norway research the information, laws and regulations and always ask questions. Below are some resources on permits and visas.

www.udi.no  - Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. This is your primary source of permit and visa information. This department conducts and maintains the immigration operations.
 

 
Permits

How can I get an identity number?
When you register with the National Registry, via your local tax assessment office (likningskontor), you will be awarded an identity number (personnummer/fødselsnummer). If your stay in Norway is only temporary, you may apply for a D-number, which enables you to open a bank account in Norway.

How do I apply for a work permit?
Contact your local police station for advice on application procedures. In Oslo: Grønland politistasjon, Grønlandsleiret 44, N-0190 Oslo. Tel.: (+47) 22 66 90 50. The Directorate of Immigration (UDI) also provides information about Norwegian immigration regulations and how to apply for different kinds of residence and work permits in Norway.

Though Norwegian Permits and Visas are straight forward, there are inconsistencies based on individual applicants. For example, depending on where you apply for your permit or visa, determines the length of time it is processed. This is due to population. To get a more personal understanding and answers to your questions it is best to join the following Yahoo Groups and get involved with their chat by emails.

Portal to Norway http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Portal_To_Norway/

Employment Network Norway http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/employment_network_norway/

 

  
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