Norway · Free movement

Norway EU/EEA residence — student

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: “If you are going to attend folkehøgskole, you must register on the basis of your own funds. You can work in addition to your studies.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “If you have been admitted to a folk high school, you must register on the basis of your own funds. You must be able to support yourself and any family members you will bring with you to Norway. If you are going to attend folkehøgskole, you must register on the basis of your own funds.” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: spouse, children, de facto partner (udi.no, read 2026-07-27).

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “After five years in Norway, you can be granted permanent right of residence.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: “You must have a European Health Insurance Card or private health insurance. As a student, a European Health Insurance Card may be sufficient.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

10 facts quoted from the official source

If you are going to attend folkehøgskole, you must register on the basis of your own funds. You can work in addition to your studies.

Income required: —
Can bring: spouse, children +1
Requirements: 6

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Admission or enrolment requirementYou have been admitted to an accredited educational institution (external website) or an upper secondary school. If you have been admitted to a folk high school, you must register on the basis of your own funds.
Employment, placement or host agreementYou may be an employee, self-employed, family member, student, have your own funds, or be employed by a foreign company.
Nationality or qualifying statusIf you are an EU/EEA national you have the right to live, work and study in Norway.checked 2026-08-06
Financial resourcesIf you have been admitted to a folk high school, you must register on the basis of your own funds. You must be able to support yourself and any family members you will bring with you to Norway. If you are going to attend folkehøgskole, you must register on the basis of your own funds.
Qualifying family relationshipYou can bring your spouse, cohabitant or children to Norway. You may be an employee, self-employed, family member, student, have your own funds, or be employed by a foreign company.

What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

Health-insurance requirementYou must have a European Health Insurance Card or private health insurance. As a student, a European Health Insurance Card may be sufficient.

Also stated by the source

Long-term residence or conversion pathAfter five years in Norway, you can be granted permanent right of residence.
Work rightsYou can work in addition to your studies.

Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrende facto partner

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity

1 proven from the official source.

Renewal or extensionYou should check with the authorities in your home country how they will assess your extended stay in Norway as a student.

How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: If you are going to attend folkehøgskole, you must register on the basis of your own funds. You can work in addition to your studies.

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: If you have been admitted to a folk high school, you must register on the basis of your own funds. You must be able to support yourself and any family members you will bring with you to Norway. If you are going to attend folkehøgskole, you must register on the basis of your own funds. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

03Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: spouse, children, de facto partner.

04What does this route lead to?

The official source states: After five years in Norway, you can be granted permanent right of residence.

05Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: You must have a European Health Insurance Card or private health insurance. As a student, a European Health Insurance Card may be sufficient.

Every answer is quoted from the official udi.no page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source udi.noLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Norway government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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