Registering residence for longer stays in Norway (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: A person who comes to live in Norway, or to stay at least six months, must report in person to the tax office (Skatteetaten), as a rule within eight days of arrival. For EU/EEA citizens the deadline is three months and eight days, and those staying more than three months must also register with the police. Moving abroad outside the Nordic countries for six months or more must be reported before departure.

RuleWhat applies
Duty to registerMoving for a longer stayRequired for longer stays [1]
DeadlineMoving for a longer stayAs a rule within eight days of entering Norway, in person at an ID-check office of the tax office with a valid passport or other approved ID. For people covered by EU/EEA rules (Directive 2004/38/EC) the deadline is three months and eight days after entry. [1]
Where to registerMoving for a longer stayThe Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten), which keeps the National Population Register. The person reports in person at an office designated for ID checks. [1]
Document for EU citizensMoving for a longer stayEU/EEA nationals who will stay in Norway for more than three months must register with the police. The registration certificate confirms the registration; it does not confirm the right to reside. Registration requires a reason to stay: employment, self-employment, posted work, study or enough funds to support oneself. [2]
Deregistration on leavingMoving for a longer stayA person moving to a country outside the Nordic countries to settle there, or to stay for at least six months, must report this to the tax office before leaving. Moves to another Nordic country follow the Nordic population register agreement. [3]

Notes

  • Applies to anyone coming from abroad to settle or to stay in Norway for at least six months, including from another Nordic country.
  • Foreign nationals who must register or report to the immigration authorities are exempt from the tax-office duty when the immigration authorities have checked their identity.
  • Skatteetaten runs the population register.
  • Separate from the tax-office report of a move.
  • Report before departure.

Sources

  1. Skatteetaten: Første ledd (Folkeregisterhåndboken § 6-2. Melding om innflytting) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Utlendingsdirektoratet (UDI): Frequently asked questions (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Skatteetaten: Første ledd (Folkeregisterhåndboken § 6-3. Melding om utflytting) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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