Before you apply

Find out what type of residence permit you need, e.g. in connection with work, studies, family immigration or to stay in Norway as an au pair. You will find information on the different types of residence permit on UDI’s website

In order to apply for a residence permit to Norway from Bangladesh, you must either be a citizen of Bangladesh or have a residence permit in Bangladesh. You must have had the residence permit for at least six months before you can apply for a residence permit to Norway.

External service provider, VFS Global

In Bangladesh, applicants for residence permits submit their applications at visa application centers run by an external service provider, VFS Global.