Guest researcher
Guest researcher
Researchers and lectures working for less than three months in Norway do NOT need a residence permit, but may need a visa depending on the agreement your country have with Schengen.
EU and EEA nationals should register if staying longer than three months.
Other nationals need to apply for a residence permit as skilled worker or a residence permit as a researcher with own fund.
To apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker, you normally need to have an offer for employment for a full time job in Norway by a Norwegian employer.
To apply for the residence permit for researcher with own funds you need to have an invitation from a department of the university, and documentation of how you will finance your stay (like grants, salary from home, part-time job in Norway etc.). This type of residence permit is similar (rights and obligation) as a residence permit as a student.
We recommend that you study the information on the web from Norwegian immigration authorities: www.udi.no
Just visiting?
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Guest invitationSmall images:
If you need a Schengen visa or a residence permit to visit the UoB, an official invitation letter is required. An invitation should clearify the frames for the visit (who, when, why, what - and if any costs will be covered by UoB).
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Establishing ContactSmall images:
The university receives many requests from researchers wanting to visit for a short period. Usually you will have the best chance to succeed in making a research visit, if you first establish contact with our researchers in your field.
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Immigration authorities (UDI)
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) has a lot of information on the web about immigrating to Norway.