How do I apply for Norwegian citizenship?
1. Register your application online and pay a fee
First you need to complete an electronic application for Norwegian citizenship via udi.no. When filling out the application, you will be asked to log in/register a new user account on UDI.no.
Once you have completed the application form, you will pay an application fee online. After you have paid the fee, you will receive an email with information and a list of documents you will need to provide for UDI to process your application.
2. Schedule an appointment with the police to submit your documents
After you have registered your application and paid the fee, you will need to schedule an appointment with the police to submit your documents.
If you are applying while in Norway and wish to schedule or change your appointment with the police, log in and go to "My applications". If you are applying from abroad, you will find more information on the website of the embassy or consulate general on how to schedule an appointment to submit your documents.
3. Attend your appointment with the police and submit your documents
You must show up to your appointment with the police in person in order to identify yourself and submit your documents. After you registered your application online and paid the fee, a confirmation email was sent to you with information about which documents to submit. It is important that you bring all the documentation listed in the checklist when you attend your appointment with the police.
What happens after you have submitted your documents?
After you submit all your documents to the police, they will send your application on to UDI. Once your application has been sent to UDI, you will receive notification via email or SMS. If you change your email address or phone number before receiving a response regarding your application, please notify us.
If you are a Nordic citizen
Nordic citizens can submit a simplified notification of Norwegian citizenship online without having to book an appointment with the police. See Norwegian citizenship for Nordic citizens.