Important information
You can apply for renewal of your student residence permit by using eID (electronic ID) or by using a username and password. In order to use eID you must be 18 years or older and have an electronic ID (eID).
How to apply with eID
- Check the requirements and register an application for renewal of residence permit (udi.no)
- Order a progress report from Knutepunktet
- Receive confirmation of exemption or paid tuition fees:
- Applicable for full degree and single course students
- Upload all required documents no later than 1 month before your permit expires
- Pay the UDI application fees and submit the application.
You do not need to book and attend an appointment with the police when renewing your residence permit with eID.
When applying with eID you should wait to submit the online application until you have received all reqiured documents (in June/July or December/January).
How to apply with username and password
- Check the requirements and register an application for renewal of residence permit (udi.no)
- Pay the UDI application fees
- Book an appointment with the Oslo Police Department
- Order a progress report from Knutepunktet.
- Receive confirmation of exemption or paid tuition fees:
- Applicable for full degree and single course students
According to UDI, when applying with username and password you should register your application 2-3 months before your permit expires.
Please note that there are currently fewer appointments available at the Oslo Police Department, and you must therefore book the first available appointment, even if it is after the deadline (one month before your current permit expires).
The police recommend that you have all necessary documents when attending the appointment. We therefore recommend that you book an appointment in June/July if your permit expires in August, or December/January if your permit expires in February.
Information needed when applying
- UiO organisation number: 971 035 854
When to apply for a renewal
- If applying with eID you should register the application no later than 1 month before your permit expires.
- If applying with username and password, you should register the application
3 months before your permit expires.
Renewal when admitted to a new study programme
If you have been admitted to a new study programme at a higher level (from bachelor to master), this will be deemed to be a continuation of previous studies by UDI. Read about what you need to document in order to renew your study residence permit, if that is the case.
Job seeker who has recently graduated
Please check with the UDI if you may apply for a job seeker permit as recently graduated.
If you are waiting for your final diploma and transcript, you may order a progress report to confirm that you have completed your degree at UiO. The report can not be issued until all results and confirmation of completion is registered at UiO.