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Norway Upper secondary school

9 facts quoted from the official source

Exceptions: If you hold a residence permit in another Nordic country, no requirements apply to the school. If you are a Russian national living in the Barents region, you can get a residence permit for studies at a general studies program.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
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Leads to
Residence permit
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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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionYou must have been admitted to an upper secondary school. You have received an offer of admission to a Norwegian school through an exchange partnership with a county or a non-profit organization
  • Financial meansYou must have enough money to live on. This money may consist of student loans, grants, own funds that you have in a Norwegian bank account or the deposit account of the educational institution, or a combination of the above. This means at least NOK 15 488 per month, or NOK 170 368 per year for the entire academic year.
  • Prior or current lawful statusYou cannot apply for a permanent residence permit in Norway immediately after having held a study permit.
  • Who qualifiesExceptions: If you hold a residence permit in another Nordic country, no requirements apply to the school. If you are a Russian national living in the Barents region, you can get a residence permit for studies at a general studies program.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsYou cannot apply for a permanent residence permit in Norway immediately after having held a study permit.
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathYou cannot apply for a permanent residence permit in Norway immediately after having held a study permit.
  • Work rights during studyIf you are granted a study permit, you are automatically also granted permission to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week, including remote work, in addition to your studies and full-time during holidays.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeYou must pay an application fee.checked 2026-07-27
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: Exceptions: If you hold a residence permit in another Nordic country, no requirements apply to the school. If you are a Russian national living in the Barents region, you can get a residence permit for studies at a general studies program.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: You must have enough money to live on. This money may consist of student loans, grants, own funds that you have in a Norwegian bank account or the deposit account of the educational institution, or a combination of the above. This means at least NOK 15 488 per month, or NOK 170 368 per year for the entire academic year. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: You cannot apply for a permanent residence permit in Norway immediately after having held a study permit.

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

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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.

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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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