List of documents required/recommended to apply for a study permit
The Norwegian Embassy in Baku is authorised to accept applications for a study permit from the citizens of Azerbaijan and Georgia.
The issues related to obtaining a residence and/or work permit for Norway are regulated by Norwegian Law / Immigration Act of 24 June 1988 and Regulations concerning the entry of foreign nationals into the Kingdom of Norway and their presence in the realm of 2 June 1997.
Please be informed that all documents should be delivered personally by the applicant. The following documents are required/recommended to apply for a residence/study permit:
- 2 copies of a filled in application form for a first-time residence permit.
- 3 passport-size photos. For detailed information on the required photos please click here.
- 2 copies of the passport page containing personal information (together with the passport).
- 2 copies of the National Identity Card (Azərbaycan Respublikası vətəndaşinın şəxsiyyət vəsiqəsi) (both sides).
- 2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of a letter of admission from the relevant Norwegian educational institution.
- 2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of the applicant's study plan, financial support and housing.
- 3 copies (1 original and 2 copies) of the applicant’s birth certificate translated into English and verified by Apostille.
- 3 copies (1 original and 2 copies) of the applicant’s diploma (with subjects and grades) translated into English and verified by Apostille.
- Application fee – 152 AZN – is paid beforehand together with the application's submission for its processing. Please note that in the case of the application being rejected no payment will be reimbursed.
NB! Please note that the decision on approving/rejecting an application for a study permit is taken only by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and the processing can take up to 2-4 months. If the applicant is granted a residence permit a relevant D visa will be issued, and upon arrival in Norway the applicant must report to the police of his/her stay no later than 7 days after entry. If an application is rejected an applicant will be notified on the decision.