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Not a residence permit but an administrative registration: EU/EEA nationals exercising EEA free-movement rights can live, work or study in Norway and only need to register with the police if they stay longer than three months.
A time-limited permit allowing qualified people who have recently completed studies or research in Norway to remain and look for skilled work before they have a job offer. It cannot be used by people who studied abroad and does not count towards permanent residence.
A permanent residence permit gives the right to live and work in Norway indefinitely, with stronger protection against expulsion. It generally requires three years of continuous residence on a qualifying permit, plus language and social-studies requirements.
A residence permit for non-EEA nationals who run their own sole proprietorship in Norway. Limited companies (AS) do not qualify; the work performed must require skilled qualifications and the business must be expected to generate sufficient income.