Norway Proposes Work-Based Path to Permanent Residence for Ukrainians
The Norwegian government has put forward a proposal for a new residence route for Ukrainians with temporary collective protection who are already working and able to support themselves.
The Norwegian government is consulting on a proposal for a new residence route for Ukrainians with temporary collective protection who are already working and able to support themselves. The new status would count towards permanent residence, which could be obtained after three years if the standard requirements are also met.
✅ Who could qualify?
The proposed scheme would be available to Ukrainians who:
- were granted temporary collective protection in Norway before 17 September 2026;
- are already living and working in Norway;
- have had sufficient employment income during the previous 12 months;
- meet an income threshold proposed at either 2.8G or 3G — currently NOK 382,337–409,647 per year;
- do not have a criminal record.
A spouse or cohabiting partner and children under 20 who also hold temporary collective protection could receive residence permits with the main applicant. For families, the proposed income requirement is 3.2G (NOK 436,957).
🏠 A route to permanent residence
The new permit would replace temporary collective protection and would form the basis for permanent residence after three years, provided the applicant continues to meet the relevant requirements.
Importantly, Norway is not ending temporary collective protection in 2027. The proposed route would instead give Ukrainians who are already integrated into the labour market an alternative way to move from temporary protection into the regular immigration system.
The scheme is currently under consultation until 30 October 2026 and is planned to open in summer 2027.
🔗 Official sources
Norwegian Government — The Government proposes that Ukrainians working in Norway can obtain a residence permit
Read the official announcement
Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion — Consultation on the proposed special transition scheme