Can I apply for Norwegian citizenship without applying for a permanent residence permit?
You will not receive an answer to your application for Norwegian citizenship any sooner by not applying for a permanent residence permit. In fact, if you apply for Norwegian citizenship without applying for a permanent residence permit, you need to be aware of the following:
- You will have to satisfy the requirements for a permanent residence permit on the day when we process your application for citizenship, not the day you submit the application for citizenship.
- You have to have a valid residence permit even though you have applied for Norwegian citizenship.
- Your application for citizenship cannot be processed automatically.