Are Norwegians EEA citizens?

Although Norway is not a member of the European Union, it is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) and the Schengen passport-free zone.

What is an EEA national?

The European Economic Area ( EEA ) The EEA includes EU countries and also Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. It allows them to be part of the EU ‘s single market. Switzerland is not an EU or EEA member but is part of the single market.

Do EU citizens need a residence permit in Norway?

Nationals of EU/EEA countries do not need a residence permit to stay or work in Norway. However, all nationals of EU/EEA countries who want to stay for longer than three months must register with the police.

Can EU permanent resident work in Norway?

If you have stayed in Norway as an EU/EEA national for at least five years, you can apply for permanent right of residence. This entitles you to stay and work in Norway indefinitely.

Who are EU EEA citizens?

EU/EEA countries

  • Belgium.
  • Bulgaria.
  • Cyprus.
  • Denmark (excluding the Faroe Isles and Greenland)
  • Germany.
  • Estonia.
  • Finland.
  • France (including French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, La Reunion and Saint-Martin)- *1.

How long can EU citizen stay in Norway?

three months
EU/EEA citizens do not need a visa to visit Norway, and can stay for up to three months. If you wish to stay longer, you must register with the police.

Who are non-EEA nationals?

Non-EEA Countries. AFGHANISTAN. ALBANIA. ALGERIA.

  • CANADA. CAPE VERDE. CAYMAN ISLANDS. CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC.
  • GHANA. GIBRALTAR. GREENLAND. GRENADA.
  • MACEDONIA (THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF) MADAGASCAR. MALAWI. MALAYSIA.
  • PANAMA. PAPUA NEW GUINEA. PARAGUAY. PERU.
  • SYRIA. TAIWAN. TAJIKISTAN. TANZANIA.
  • EU/EEA Countries. Belgium. Bulgaria.

    • What countries are in EEA but not EU?

    Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are EEA member states, but they are not members of the European Union (EU). Switzerland is not a member of the EU or the EEA.

    How can I get residency in Norway?

    In order to apply for a permanent residence permit, you must have held a residence permit in Norway for at least three years and meet certain other requirements. If you have a permanent residence permit, you will be issued a residence card that is valid for two years at a time.

    How do I get a residence permit in Norway?

    To get a Permanent Residence Permit in Norway, you must meet the following conditions:

    1. You must have lived in Norway continuously for at least three years.
    2. You must have held a Temporary Residence Permit which forms “the basis for a permanent residence permit”*.

    Can I enter Europe with EEA residence card?

    Residence card, issued under Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016, mentions the words ‘Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen’. NOTE: This card is no longer valid for travel to the EU. British citizens will be treated as ‘VISA EXEMPT’, subject to reciprocity by the UK in relation with the EU27.