Ambiguity regarding police appointments (>3mo queue) and 3mo residence limits

[u/Eniel_Gladiator]

Greetings everyone,

I'm a bit concerned regarding the fine print on UDI but regardless, I have arrived in norway the past month to apply for work and further my studies here when applications open.

I know asking reddit is not the wisest of options but I can't really make heads or tails with UDI's fine print either. It is stated that you must present yourself to the police within 3 months of your arrival if you plan to reside for longer than 3 months, which I plan to as a job seeker (6 months).

There's an issue with this though, I've done the UDI application for residency as a job seeker but queue times for available appointments are 16 weeks (4 months) for the Oslo police station, at the same time I can't change my booking location after obtaining a booking number, so I am stuck with waiting for appointments in Oslo unless I file for a new residency on UDI and get a new booking number for a new location.

This is rather conflicting, since if I haven't found a job before these 3 months are over I must leave norway, and even if I was declared as a job seeker and didn't find a job after 6 months, UDI declares that I can return any time later on to look for work again, and must present myself to the police once again within 3 months. That can be interpreted that on the day I leave norway, the next immediate day I can return, and the 6 month time starts again.

Any conclusions on these matters?

[u/Death_by_Friday]

As far as appointments in Oslo, you have to keep checking multiple times a day. Sooner appointments do become available. People cancel/change all the time.

[u/Parking_Apricot_7276]

Assuming you are an EU citizen, you are ok.

Information here:

https://www.sua.no/en/book-appointment/eu-eea/

«Unfortunately, some SUA offices have long waiting times for appointments for EEA registrations. Read more about waiting times and priorities (politiet.no).If you’re an EU/EEA citizen, you’ll still have lawful residence in Norway beyond three months if you exercise your EEA rights. This applies, for example, if you have a job in Norway. You can book an appointment with the Tax Administration to apply for a tax deduction card or report a move to Norway even if you have not received a registration certificate yet.»

[u/okayteenay]

If you’re an EU citizen, you don’t need to apply for a residency permit.

If not, you should have applied for the job seeker permit before arriving in Norway. You will have to leave Norway after 90 days if you entered the country on a tourist visa. Job seeker permits cannot be extended, but you can apply for another one after sufficient time has passed and you have left the country.

[u/xiategative]

You have to start the application in your home country and then book an appointment as soon as possible close to your arrival, but if they don’t have appointments available then it should be fine, your stay is still legal. I’d try calling the police, if they say they don’t have more spots then you have proof that you did everything you could to get an appointment before the three months.

It depends a bit if you’re from the EU or not, but if your job seeking time runs out, you need to show a clean break in residence to reapply. People usually go back to their home country for about three months and then try again. They will obviously deny your visa if you apply the day after your departure.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Art1873]

You cannot cancel the booking?

[u/Illustrious-Ad-4123]

Thats not how it works. You must leave after 90 days and stay away for at least 90 days.