Registration process step-by-step

1. On the initial webpage Want to apply (udi.no), follow the instructions and choose the Work immigration track.
2. In the next step, choose the  Vocational training and research track and then Researcher with own funds. Press How to apply
3. In the next step, you are asked if you are already in Norway and wish to hand in the application here.
4. Print out the Checklist for researchers with own funds
5. This will take you to the UDI application portal. Create a user if you do not already have one. Tick the disclaimer and press the button Go to application form.
6. In the Where are you submitting the application section, choose the country in which you are legally residing
7. Make a note of where you must submit the documents.
8. Fill in the personal information.
9. In the Contact information section you are asked to indicate your planned address in Norway. If this is not yet clarified, use the address of your UiB department/center.
10. The next steps should be straight forward until you come to the Information about your work section. Here you are asked to provide the organisation number of UiB which is 874 789 542.
11. On how long you like your residence permit to be valid for, you enter the length of the research stay agreed upon with the university spelled out in the invitation letter.
12. Check the information, tick the boxes, pay the application fee and follow the instructions on how to book an appointment for submitting the documents. Make sure to bring all the documents required in the checklist to this appointment.
13. Depending on your nationality, you might need a visa to enter Norway. This visa will be issued automatically when the residence permit has been granted.