How long until I can get permanent residence and citizenship in Norway?

A permanent residence permit is generally available after about three years of continuous residence on a qualifying permit (some bases, such as protection, require longer), provided you meet Norwegian language and social-studies requirements, an income requirement and good-conduct rules. Note that study permits and job-seeker permits do not count towards this period. Norwegian citizenship by naturalisation generally requires a longer residence period — the standard rule is eight of the last eleven years, with shorter periods for some groups such as spouses of Norwegian citizens — plus oral Norwegian language skills and a citizenship/social-studies test. Exact requirements change over time, so verify the current rules on udi.no.