Published: 17.09.2026
The Norwegian government has opened a consultation on a proposal allowing Ukrainians already in Norway under temporary collective protection to obtain a residence permit based on employment. Applicants would need sufficient income and no criminal record, and the permit could form the basis for permanent residence after three years; the temporary protection scheme would continue.
According to the source, this is still a government proposal under consultation rather than an effective immigration route. For employed Ukrainians, it could provide a more stable pathway, with income thresholds of 2.8 or 3G and a separate family-income requirement of 3.2G. The proposal primarily affects Ukrainians already in Norway under collective protection and their families. They should monitor the consultation outcome and keep employment and income documentation ready, but should not yet treat the proposed permit as an available right.