Student visa
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02 Jul 2019
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Student Visa from Nigeria to Norway
- Applicants intending to go to Norway for study will need a student visa.
- The Norway student visa is also known as a student residence permit.
- A student residence permit to Norway is granted under the precondition that the student will return to his/her country of legal permanent residence upon completion of the studies.
- Evidence of admittance to an approved full-time education program is needed.
- Applicants must also provide evidence of sufficient financial funds for the entire period of study, including funds to support any accompanying family.
- The money should be deposited in a Norwegian bank account.
- It can be difficult to open an account in a Norwegian bank without a Norwegian personal number, so you can usually deposit the required amount into an account established by your educational institution.
- Public universities in Norway are tuition-free. Although some programs might require you to pay a token, most courses are free. If you are going to attend a private university in Norway then you have to pay tuition fees.
- You need to prove you have access to NOK 116,369 for each academic year (10 months), which is approximately US$14,350.
- Processing times for student residence permits will vary and may take two months or so, therefore it is advisable to apply as soon as you are able.
- If your application is granted, you must then obtain a residence card.
- This is proof that you have the right to live in Norway and is issued by your local police station in Norway. You’re required to visit the police station within seven days of your arrival in Norway.
- You’ll have your fingerprints and photo taken and will be sent your residence card by post within 10 working days.
