🌐 Visa and immigration requirements for incoming exchange students at UiT

Special note for Erasmus+ students: If you're a non-EU/EEA national coming from a European university with a valid Schengen residence permit, you still need a visa to study in Norway.

• List of Nordic countries: Facts about Nordic Countries
• List of EU/EEA countries: EU/EEA Member Countries
• Countries Visa-Free countries (for non-EU/EEA): Persons Who Do Not Need a Visa

If you are a citizen of these countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, or Sweden:

• Visa to enter Norway for exchange: ❌ Not required.
• ❌ No need to register with the police.
• ✅ Report your address if staying more than 6 months: 🔗 Report your move: Tax/Population Registry offices in Norway

If you're staying more than 3 months:

• Visa to enter Norway for exchange: ❌ not required.
• Registration after arrival: ✅ required if staying for more than 3 months.
• ✅ Create a "User Registration" account: Students who are EU/EEA nationals - UDI.
• ✅ Identify your municipality: city/campus.
• ✅ Gather documents: ID Card or Passport, Letter of Acceptance, European Health Insurance Card or private health insurance and personal declaration funds (Downloadable  Template).
• ✅ Book an appointment: Booking and attending - Politiet.no.

Special note for Erasmus+ students: If you're a non-EU/EEA national coming from a European university with a valid Schengen residence permit, you still need a visa to study in Norway.

A. Study Permit (for stays over 90 days)

• Visa to enter Norway for studies ✅ required if:
  • You are a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country.
  • You are accepted for exchange studies - course-based: minimum 30 ECTS credits per semester.
  • You will stay in Norway for more than 90 days.
• Apply before arrival: UDI Study Permit
• Visa-free nationals: May apply for Study Permit after arrival. See the list of visa-free countries.
• Erasmus+ students: Must apply Study Permit even with a valid Schengen residence permit.

B. Trainee Visa (for practical training over 90 days)

• Visa  to enter Norway for practical traineeships ✅ required if:
  • You are undertaking a traineeship as part of your education at your home educational institution.
  • You are aged 18–29 and not a PhD student.
  • You will stay in Norway for more than 90 days.
• Apply before arrival: UDI Trainee Visa
• Erasmus+ students with a citizenship from outside EU/EEA: Must apply for a visa even with a valid Schengen residence permit.

C. Researcher Visa (with own funds, over 90 days)

• Visa to enter Norway for academic research and thesis supervision ✅ required if:
  • You’ve received a formal invitation from a professor at UiT for research.
  • You have sufficient funds to support yourself.
  • You’ll stay in Norway for more than 90 days.
• Apply before arrival: UDI Researcher Visa
• Erasmus+ students with a citizenship from outside EU/EEA: Must apply for a visa even with a valid Schengen residence permit.

D. Visitor Visa (for stays under 90 days)

• Visitor's visa ✅ required if:
  • You’re from a non-EU/EEA country.
  • You’re staying in Norway for less than 90 days.
• Apply before arrival: UDI Visitor Visa
• Persons who do not need a visa to visit Norway (Visa-free): Persons who do not need a visa to visit Norway (visa-free) - UDI

• UiT Organisation Number: 970 422 528
• UiT Contact Email: mobility@uit.no
• Norwegian Address:
  C/O: The Arctic Student Welfare Organisation of Norway
  Teorifagbygget House 2, 9010 Tromsø, Norway
• Date of Arrival: Refer to your Acceptance Letter or Learning Agreement.

• The Norwegian Directorate for Immigration (UDI) requires proof of sufficient funds to obtain a certain type of visa.
• You may need to transfer funds to a student deposit account.
• More info: Student Deposit Account