Long-stay study in Norway (UDI permit) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (udi.no source)
How do you study in Norway for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, it is not a visa but a student residence permit (UDI), applied for online then a VFS Global appointment (Algiers) for biometrics — after admission to a NOKUT-accredited institution. Funds NOK 170,368/year (≈ NOK 15,488/month); fee NOK 5,400. A residence card is issued after approval. Note: OuiVisa assists the application and enrolment; residence is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: udi.no
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- Student residence permit (UDI)
- Application
- Online + VFS appointment (biometrics)
- Prerequisite
- Admission (NOKUT-accredited institution)
- Funds
- NOK 170,368/year (≈ NOK 15,488/month)
- Fee
- NOK 5,400
- Residence card
- After approval
- Residence
- Referred to a licensed adviser
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission to a NOKUT-accredited Norwegian institution
- Proof of funds (NOK 170,368/year)
- Proof of housing
- Health insurance
- Standard photo
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
To a NOKUT-accredited institution.
- 2Apply online (UDI)
And pay NOK 5,400.
- 3Book an appointment at VFS Global (Algiers)
For biometrics and document submission.
- 4Prove your funds
NOK 170,368/year (≈ NOK 15,488/month).
- 5On arrival: residence card
After approval — residence referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Student residence permit (UDI) | NOK 5,400 |
| Funds required | NOK 170,368/year (≈ NOK 15,488/month) |
| Health insurance | per program |
Indicative figures: student permit (UDI) NOK 5,400, funds NOK 170,368/year (≈ NOK 15,488/month). The application is online (UDI) then biometrics at VFS Global in Algiers; NOKUT admission required. The residence card / residence is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on udi.no.
Frequently asked questions
Is studying in Norway a visa?
No. Beyond 90 days it is a student residence permit (UDI) applied for online, after admission to a NOKUT-accredited institution.
What funds must I prove?
NOK 170,368/year (≈ NOK 15,488/month).
Does OuiVisa handle residence?
No. OuiVisa assists the application + enrolment; residence is referred to a licensed adviser.
What fees?
NOK 5,400 for the student residence permit.
Where do I submit my application?
You complete the application on the UDI portal, then submit documents and biometrics at VFS Global in Algiers. The file is then decided by the Norwegian Embassy in Amman (Jordan), Norway's regional hub.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Norwegian authorities' discretion (Amman embassy / UDI); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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