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Norway

Capital: Oslo

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

Police Registration & UDI Registration

Police / Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)

Deadline: Register with police within 7 days of arrival. UDI registration within 3 months for stays over 3 months.
Processing Time: Police registration: same day. UDI registration certificate: 2–8 weeks.
💰Fees: Free for EU/EEA citizens
📅Appointment: Appointment required at police station for registration. UDI application online.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport (ID card alone is NOT sufficient for Norway)
  • Employment contract or offer letter from Norwegian employer OR proof of self-employment OR admission letter from Norwegian educational institution OR proof of sufficient funds (~NOK 250,000/year)
  • Proof of accommodation — rental contract or booking confirmation
  • Completed registration form (available at police station)
Where to Do It:

Local police station (politistasjon) for initial registration. UDI application submitted online at udi.no. In Oslo: Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA), Tøyenbekken 3.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines may apply for late registration. Without registration you may not be able to get a D-number or national identity number, which blocks access to banking, healthcare, and employment.

Regional Variations: Oslo has SUA (combines police, tax, and UDI). Other cities: register at local police station.
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National Identity Number (Fødselsnummer) or D-number

Tax Administration (Skatteetaten)

Deadline: Apply at the same time as or after police registration. D-number: for stays under 6 months. Fødselsnummer: for stays over 6 months.
Processing Time: D-number: 2–4 weeks. Fødselsnummer: 4–12 weeks. Sent by post.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: Required at tax office — book online at skatteetaten.no or visit SUA in Oslo.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport (must bring original)
  • Police registration confirmation
  • Employment contract or proof of reason for stay
  • Proof of address in Norway
  • Completed ID verification form (available at tax office)
Where to Do It:

Skatteetaten (Tax Administration) offices. Oslo: SUA (Service Centre for Foreign Workers), Tøyenbekken 3 — combines tax, police, and UDI. Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger: local Skatteetaten offices.

If You Don't Do It:

Without an identity number, you may not be able to open a Norwegian bank account (critical for receiving salary), get BankID (needed for virtually everything digital), access healthcare, or sign most contracts.

Regional Variations: Oslo SUA is a one-stop shop. Other cities require separate visits to police and tax office.
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Tax Card (Skattekort)

Skatteetaten

Deadline: Must obtain before receiving first salary
Processing Time: Issued electronically once you have a D-number or fødselsnummer. Available on skatteetaten.no.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: No separate appointment — apply online once you have your ID number.
Required Documents:
  • D-number or fødselsnummer
  • Employment contract
  • Bank account details
  • Expected annual income estimate
Where to Do It:

Online at skatteetaten.no (recommended). Also at Skatteetaten offices. Your employer retrieves your tax card electronically via the Altinn portal.

If You Don't Do It:

Without a tax card, employer deducts 50% tax from your salary. Can be reclaimed in annual return but creates cash flow problems.

Regional Variations: Same system nationwide. Online portal accessible everywhere.
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