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Guidance

Living in Norway

Information aboutfor movingBritish to,citizens livingmoving to or retiringliving in NorwayNorway, – including visas,guidance working,on healthcareresidency, passports and driving.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
26 June 2013
Last updated
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    Contents

    Update history

    2025-12-18 13:21
    Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

    2024-08-20 14:39
    Information added to the ‘Passports and travel’ section on the EU Entry/Exit system due to be implemented autumn 2024.

    2022-03-11 08:00
    Important information in the Working in Norway, and National insurance sections if you work in Norway, even it if it is for an employer based in the UK.

    2022-01-01 07:00
    Visas and residency guidance updated, following the 31 December 2021 residency deadline for people with rights under the UK-EEA EFTA Separation Agreement.

    2021-03-03 10:26
    Coronavirus section updated with a link to guidance on vaccines

    2021-02-10 14:09
    Visa and residency section updated with additional guidance on how to get the new residence card and healthcare section updated on how to get a Norwegian EHIC.

    2020-11-12 08:57
    Entry requirements updated on re-entering Norway and how to apply for a residence certificate.

    2020-09-07 14:09
    Passports and travel section updated to include information on passport validity and entry requirements when travelling to other European countries from January 2021

    2020-07-22 15:16
    Visas and residency section updated to include information about the new residency permit

    2020-06-11 14:11
    Visas and residency section updated to include information about how to access the UK National Support Fund for those who may find it harder to complete their residency applications.

    2020-01-23 18:06
    Brexit update: includes further details on passport validity and how to get your professional qualifications recognised if the UK leaves the EU with a deal

    2019-10-21 08:45
    Brexit update: check you have correct documentation for travelling – see the passports and travel section for further information

    2019-06-03 16:39
    EU Exit update: added information to Passports and travel after the UK leaves the EU and Returning to the UK sections