Immigration formalities
Immigration formalities
This page and its contents apply to students in Trondheim only.
As a new resident in Norway, there are some formalities to take care of, which entail booking appointments with relevant authorities. NTNU coordinates the scheduling of police appointments and tuberculosis screenings for new students arriving at the beginning of each semester.
All students must book their appointments via NTNU Go. Eligible students will receive more information about this in due time.
Note: If you arrive after the dates of these group appointments, you must make your own appointment with the relevant authorities.
Applying for a visa
The Norwegian Directorate for Immigration (UDI) has a comprehensive website that explains the visa application processes for non-EU nationals and the registration scheme for EU/EEA nationals.
Non-EU/EEA nationals will receive information about visa procedures together with thir admission offer and invitation letter from NTNU.
You can not apply for a visa before you have an offer of admission.
Nordic citizens:
Nordic citizens:
Nordic citizens do not apply for visa/residence permit to Norway, but must report a move to the National Registry if they plan to live in Norway for more than six months. More information, go to www.udi.no.
EU citizens:
EU citizens:
As an EU citizen, you do not have to apply for a visa/residence permit to Norway, but you need to register with the police no later than 3 months after your arrival in Norway.
Non-EU citizens:
Non-EU citizens:
To apply for a student residence permit in Norway, go to www.udi.no (The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration - UDI). Students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA but holds a residence permit in a Schengen country may be able to submit their application from Norway. Make sure you fulfill the requirement before travelling to Norway. Your visa application should be accompanied by the following documents:
- Letter of Invitation from NTNU
- Documentation of satisfactory accommodation in Trondheim.
- A valid passport
- Documentation of financial support
After arriving in Norway, you will need to register with the police as described below.
Students at campus Trondheim arriving in August or January should attend police appointments arranged through NTNU, and not book their own appointments.
Police appointment
Students staying more than 3 months must register with the Directorate for Immigration (UDI).
These appointments are conducted at the local police station.
Tax Authority appointment
Students staying more than 6 months should book an appointment with the Tax Authority (Skatteetaten) to get a national ID number to access public services.
Students who will work in Norway must also book an appointment, to get a temporary ID number (you must have a signed job contract).
Tuberculosis screening
Students from countries with a high occurrence of tuberculosis must complete a (free) mandatory tuberculosis screening.
If you are unsure whether you need to complete the screening, check if your country qualifies.