How does Registration Scheme for EU/EEA Nationals work in Norway, and who qualifies?

Because Norway is part of the EEA and the single market — though not the EU itself — citizens of EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland enjoy free movement to Norway. The registration scheme is therefore an administrative step rather than a residence permit you have to be granted.

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, you simply need a qualifying basis to be in Norway: work, self-employment, studies, or sufficient funds of your own. You only have to register with the police if you intend to stay longer than three months. Where your stay is not based on work, you will normally need to show health insurance or your own funds.

Family members can also benefit from these rules. Because the registration is straightforward for most EEA citizens, the main thing is making sure your basis for staying is clear. For non-EEA family members the picture can be more involved, and ACME can help — we suggest confirming the current details on udi.no.