How much money do I need to show for a Norway student permit for 2026 to 2027?
06 Oct 2026 · Answered by Chaithrakala P L · 2 min read
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The official estimate for 2026 to 2027 is NOK 15,488 per month, or NOK 170,368 per year, and this is the minimum amount the immigration office asks you to prove before granting your student permit. Actual spending tends to run higher once rent, food and daily costs are included.
For 2026 to 2027, the official estimate is NOK 15,488 per month (approx INR 1.55 L), or NOK 170,368 per year (approx INR 17.05 L). This is the minimum the immigration office asks you to prove for your student permit.
Proof of Funds and Monthly Costs
| Item | Amount (NOK / approx INR) |
|---|---|
| Minimum to prove, per month | 15,488 (approx INR 1.55 L) |
| Minimum to prove, per year | 170,368 (approx INR 17.05 L) |
| 1 bedroom apartment, city centre, per month | 12,900 (approx INR 1.29 L) |
| 1 bedroom apartment, outside city centre, per month | 10,100 (approx INR 1.01 L) |
| Groceries, per month | 3,000 to 4,000 (approx INR 30,030 to 40,040) |
| Public transport pass, per month | 805 (approx INR 8,058) |
| Utilities, mobile and internet, per month | 1,000 to 1,500 (approx INR 10,010 to 15,015) |
How Your City Changes the Budget
- Oslo is the most expensive city, with the highest rent in the country
- Bergen is close behind Oslo, slightly cheaper on rent but similar on daily costs
- Stavanger has moderate living costs with somewhat lower rent than Oslo
- Trondheim is the most affordable of the major student cities
My Advice
Show more than the minimum if you can, because real spending usually runs higher. Compare cities before you finalise your choice, since location can save you a decent amount over the year.
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