Registration certificate for EEA/EFTA nationals (incl. Swiss) (Registreringsbevis for EØS-borgere)
Registration certificate for EEA/EFTA nationals (incl. Swiss) is a residence route in Norway (EU / EFTA vapaa liikkuvuus). Register online with UDI and attend police within 3 months: work, self-employment, or self-sufficient (sufficient funds + health insurance). Free. Non-EEA family get residence card (free).
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident if >183 d/12 mo or 270 d/36 mo: 22% + bracket tax; dividends ~37.8% effective; wealth tax ~1.0–1.1%; strict exit tax on shares.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Luokka | EU / EFTA vapaa liikkuvuus |
|---|---|
| Sijoitus | — |
| Maksut (perhe) | CHF 0 |
| Tulot / v | — |
| Varat | — |
| Väh. oleskelu | 0 |
| PR | 5 |
| Kansalaisuus | 8 |
| Työ | yes |
| Kelpoisuus | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Verot | Resident if >183 d/12 mo or 270 d/36 mo: 22% + bracket tax; dividends ~37.8% effective; wealth tax ~1.0–1.1%; strict exit tax on shares. |
| Tilanne | 2026-10 |
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