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As far as I understand, all students are eligible for residenc permit. It is not like UK @ArmstrongBoth are requirements for overseas students:
Visas and immigration for PhD students in Norway
The majority of students who wish to study in Norway will need a student residence permit from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. This supersedes a visa (which is only valid for up to 90 days) and will be necessary for international students seeking to study a PhD in Norway. Exceptions apply to students from Nordic countries (Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Finland) for whom a residence permit is not required.
Applications for a residence permit should be made to a Norwegian Foreign Mission in your home country. You can visit Norway's official web portal to locate your nearest mission or embassy. Alternatively, you may arrive in Norway and subsequently begin your application at a local police station. Be warned, however, that you will only be allowed to remain in Norway for three months without a permit and should therefore have all the necessary materials prepared to ensure a smooth successful application process.
The documents required for a permit application will include:
Students from outside the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland will also need to provide:
- A completed application form with attached passport photograph.
- Proof of acceptance at a recognised learning institution.
- A statement proving that you possess sufficient maintenance funds.
- Proof of valid health insurance, either through a private policy or reciprocal scheme.
There is no processing fee for nationals of EU, EEA or EFTA countries, although students from elsewhere will usually have to pay a NOK 1,100 ($180) charge.
- Documentation of accommodation.
- An outline of your proposed studies.
You can find more information about immigration requirements for international students in Norway at the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.
Just get your documents to the local commune office and they will issue one for you I believe
The only difficult requirement is proof of funds/cost for living expenses but I guess he can meet that requirement given his reputable background