Norway · Free movement

Norway EU/EEA residence — person with own funds

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: “This means that if you are going to stay in Norway for less than 12 months, you must be covered for the duration of your stay. If you plan to attend a folk high school, you must have enough money to live on and pay the tuition fee.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “The conditions for living in Norway based on your own funds are that you are financially independent and can manage on your own money during your entire stay in Norway. You have enough money to manage yourself when you are in Norway. If you have family members moving in with you, you also need to have enough money to support your family members.” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “After 5 years in Norway, you may be granted a permanent right of residence if you fulfil the conditions.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: “You must have private health insurance You must have private health insurance or, if you are retired, you must document that you are entitled to healthcare (see information below). Several insurance companies offer international health insurance.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Do I need to show accommodation in Norway?

The official source states: “If you plan to live in a private home with board and lodging covered, it’s sufficient if you have enough money for the tuition fee and at least NOK 3,922 per month.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

10 facts quoted from the official source

This means that if you are going to stay in Norway for less than 12 months, you must be covered for the duration of your stay. If you plan to attend a folk high school, you must have enough money to live on and pay the tuition fee.

Income required: —
Can bring: —
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

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.
Financial resourcesThe conditions for living in Norway based on your own funds are that you are financially independent and can manage on your own money during your entire stay in Norway. You have enough money to manage yourself when you are in Norway. If you have family members moving in with you, you also need to have enough money to support your family members.
Nationality or qualifying statusIf you change the basis of your stay from your own funds to an employee, self-employed person or family member of an EU/EEA citizen who is an employee or self-employed, you will no longer be required to have health insurance. They must also register according to the EU/EEA regulations.
Qualifying family relationshipIf you change the basis of your stay from your own funds to an employee, self-employed person or family member of an EU/EEA citizen who is an employee or self-employed, you will no longer be required to have health insurance. See the conditions you must meet to be an employee, self-employed or family member.

What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

Accommodation requirementIf you plan to live in a private home with board and lodging covered, it’s sufficient if you have enough money for the tuition fee and at least NOK 3,922 per month.checked 2026-07-27
Health-insurance requirementYou must have private health insurance You must have private health insurance or, if you are retired, you must document that you are entitled to healthcare (see information below). Several insurance companies offer international health insurance.

What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsYou are not entitled to financial assistance or benefits from the Norwegian authorities. You are responsible for having enough money to live on and work in Norway, and you are not entitled to financial assistance or benefits from the Norwegian authorities. UDI cannot recommend where to buy insurance.

Also stated by the source

Long-term residence or conversion pathAfter 5 years in Norway, you may be granted a permanent right of residence if you fulfil the conditions.
Work rightsYou can work in Norway.

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.

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: This means that if you are going to stay in Norway for less than 12 months, you must be covered for the duration of your stay. If you plan to attend a folk high school, you must have enough money to live on and pay the tuition fee.

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: The conditions for living in Norway based on your own funds are that you are financially independent and can manage on your own money during your entire stay in Norway. You have enough money to manage yourself when you are in Norway. If you have family members moving in with you, you also need to have enough money to support your family members. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

03What does this route lead to?

The official source states: After 5 years in Norway, you may be granted a permanent right of residence if you fulfil the conditions.

04Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: You must have private health insurance You must have private health insurance or, if you are retired, you must document that you are entitled to healthcare (see information below). Several insurance companies offer international health insurance.

05Do I need to show accommodation in Norway?

The official source states: If you plan to live in a private home with board and lodging covered, it’s sufficient if you have enough money for the tuition fee and at least NOK 3,922 per month.

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.

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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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