Conditions for renewal
Be aware that a granted study permit lasts one year and the work permit is not automatically renewed with the residence permit. Students must document satisfactory progress in their studies to continue working up to 20 hours per week.
One can only apply for a renewal if they:
- They are prolonging their exchange.
- They are continuing their full degree.
- Have a delay in their full degree studies.
- Before applying for renewal of the study permit, one must apply and be granted an extension of admission at INN University. For more information, please get in touch with the Student Advisor for one's programme.
- Have admission to a new full-degree/exchange programme at INN University/other institutions in Norway.
How to apply
- Apply for renewal in the UDI's Application Portal (external link), and book an appointment with the police station.
- Visit the police with the necessary documents no later than one month before the existing permit expires.
The non-refundable renewal fee is NOK 5900 (2023/2024). Processing of the renewal takes approximately three months.
Complete the renewal application a minimum of three months before the end of the study permit. There are restrictions and consequences (external link) if one does not apply at least one month before the residence permit expires, or if one applies after it has expired.
Necessary documents:
- Exchange students - The International Office will provide a confirmation of prolonged exchange.
- Full-degree students - The Student Adviser/International Office will provide documentation of one's study progress.
- If one is admitted to a new programme at a higher level at INN University/other institution in Norway, the Admission Letter for the new programme/exchange, and a confirmation of completed programme/exchange (such as a Transcript/Confirmation of completed exchange) is needed.