What documents do you need to apply for a residence permit in Norway?

If you are not an EU/EEA student and you plan to study in Norway for a period of time longer than 3 months, you have to apply for a residence permit. Please, observe that the residence permit is only temporary and intended to register students while enrolled at university or college in Norway. Students from certain countries must also apply for a Schengen Visa to enter Europe. We recommend you contact the embassy or consulate in your country to learn whether you need to apply for a Schengen Visa.

• The filled-in application form [Click here to download the application form for residence permit in Norway (English version)] or [Click here to download the application form for residence permit in Norway (Norwegian version)]
• The letter of acceptance from your higher education institution indicating that you have been admitted to full-time studies
• A copy of the pages in your passport where personal data can be read
• A recent passport-sized photo. [Click here to learn more about the photo requirement]
• A copy of your health insurance plan
• A bank statement or copy of your grant/scholarship stating you can support yourself financially throughout your time as a student in Norway
• The receipt to prove you have paid your application fee in the event you decide to pay it in advance
• Documentation confirming your accommodation details

Please, note that all documents must be officially translated into English or Norwegian.
Source: StudyinEurope.eu