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Norway Brexit residence card — legacy permanent permit holder

6 facts quoted from the official source

If you have previously been granted a permanent residence permit, you can continue to live in Norway and do not need to apply for a new permit. You likely have a permanent residence permit if:

Route type
Free movement
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
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
  • Purpose or legal basisIf you have previously been granted a permanent residence permit, you can continue to live in Norway and do not need to apply for a new permit. You likely have a permanent residence permit if:
  • Nationality or qualifying statusYou received a work permit in accordance with EU/EEA regulations and were granted a permanent residence permit before 2010.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusIf you have previously been granted a permanent residence permit, you can continue to live in Norway and do not need to apply for a new permit. You likely have a permanent residence permit if:
  • Qualifying family relationshipYou came to Norway with your Norwegian spouse and received a permanent residence permit after three years.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsNOTE: must not be confused with permanent right of residence (varig oppholdsrett).
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathNOTE: must not be confused with permanent right of residence (varig oppholdsrett).
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: If you have previously been granted a permanent residence permit, you can continue to live in Norway and do not need to apply for a new permit. You likely have a permanent residence permit if:
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: NOTE: must not be confused with permanent right of residence (varig oppholdsrett).

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

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 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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Fees, validity 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.

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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