The unique nature of Roving Scholar grants was confounding for many years, but in late 2023 Norwegian immigration authorities (UDI) concluded that Rovers are carrying out cultural work and therefore should apply for residence permits for “Exchange programmes, culture and organisational work.” Fulbright is now listed specifically in the information about this type of permit on the UDI website.
To apply, use UDI’s online application portal.
Click on “Application for Residence for Work”
When you get to the question that asks what type of work you will be doing, select “Exchange programmes, culture, and organisational work”
For the next question select “Cultural stay in Norway” and then “Other types of cultural stay in Norway.”
On rare occasions, other grantees may qualify for this type of permit as well. If in doubt about what type of permit to apply for, please contact the Fulbright office.