Norway has announced on April 18 that it will end the financial support requirement for permanent residence permits, allowing people to live and settle there more easily.
The Norwegian government has waived the previously mandated conditions of financial independence for applicants within the past 12 months.
Under previous regulations, individuals between the ages of 18 and 67 were required to demonstrate stable income during the previous year and avoid receiving government financial assistance in order to obtain a permanent resident permit.
A permanent residence permit gives people the right to live and work in Norway indefinitely.
Applicants must have a valid residence permit in Norway for at least three years and meet additional eligibility criteria.
After the application is approved, recipients will receive a resident card that will serve as proof of their permanent resident status and will be valid for two years. Previously, permanent residence permits were validated through stickers affixed to passports.