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Police Registration & UDI Registration
Norway
Last verified: 2026-02-20
Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate. Always verify with official sources.
Key Registrations & Procedures
Police Registration & UDI Registration
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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