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Permit to study

Nordic Countries
If you are a citizen of another Nordic country, you do not need visa or permit for educational purposes to study at Bodø University College.

As a citizen of one of the following countries, you will need a residence permit, but not a visa:
Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda (BDTC-pass), Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong (SAR-pass), Honduras,  Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea Republic, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,  Macao (SAR-pass), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, USA, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Uruguay, Vatican City State and Venezuela.

Exchange students
When you take part in an exchange programme, either Erasmus or any other bi-lateral agreement your university may have with Bodø University College, you may apply permit for educational purposes within seven days upon arrival in Norway. This does not apply for all countries.  If you do not take part in a formal exchange-programme, you will have to apply for permit for educational purposes before you arrive in Norway.  You apply at your nearest Norwegian Embassy or Consulate.  If you stay in Norway for less than three months, you will not need residence permit.  In order to gain a residence permit, you will need the following:

• Letter of Acceptance issued by Bodø University College.
• Proof of financial funds sufficient to support oneself during the stay at the Norwegian institution. For the academic year 2004/2005, exchange students will have to show proof of a minimum of NOK 8.000 per month.

If you come from a country not listed above, you will need both visa and residence permit.
When you have been accepted to Bodø University College, contact your nearest Norwegian Embassy or Consulate to check what you need to obtain a visa to enter Norway.
When you apply for a visa, the Norwegian Embassy or Consulate will require at least the following documents:

• Letter of Acceptance issued by Bodø University College.
• Proof of financial funds sufficient to support oneself during the stay at the Norwegian institution. For the academic year 2004/2005, exchange students will have to show proof of a minimum of NOK 8.000 per month.

Students who need visas are advised to apply as soon as possible after acceptance at Bodø University College.

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Published by Monica Brobakk 21.04.2006

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