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EEA citizens moving to Norway must register with the police within three months of arrival, obtain a Norwegian National Identity Number (Fodselsnummer or D-number), and register for a Tax Card (Skattekort) with Skatteetaten. Norway is part of the EEA but not the EU, and manages its own immigration and tax systems. This guide covers all three procedures with required documents, deadlines, fees, processing times, and office locations across Norway.

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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 (Fodselsnummer) or D-number

Tax Administration (Skatteetaten)

Deadline: Apply at the same time as or after police registration. D-number: for stays under 6 months. Fodselsnummer: for stays over 6 months.
Processing Time: D-number: 2–4 weeks. Fodselsnummer: 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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