Norwegian citizenship regained following notification of recovery of citizenship

Congratulations on your Norwegian citizenship! UDI has sent you the decision letter by post or, if you have an account, Digipost.

What you need to do now 

  • When you have received the letter with the decision from UDI, you need to wait a week before you can apply for Norwegian passport.
  • If you reside in Norway, you can apply for a passport at your local passport and ID office. An appointment is required. You can find more information and book an appointment on the police's webpages for passport and ID offices (external website).
  • If you reside outside Norway, you can contact the nearest embassy consulate general to apply for a passport. See www.norway.no (external website) for more information.
  • If you do not have a Norwegian national identity number (fødselsnummer), you will need to apply for one before applying for a Norwegian passport. In your application for a national identity number, you must write that you need a national identity number in order to be able to apply for a Norwegian passport. You will find information concerning how to apply for a national identity number on the website of the Norwegian Tax Administration (external website) (Skatteetaten).
    Together with your application for a national identity number, you must include a copy of the letter confirming that you have been granted Norwegian citizenship to the National Population Register. Once you have been issued a national identity number and your Norwegian citizenship has been entered into the register, you can apply for a Norwegian passport.

What to bring when you apply for a Norwegian passport

  • The decision letter from UDI. You must show the decision letter when you are going to apply for a Norwegian passport for the first time.
  • Your passport. If you do not have a passport, you must present valid ID.
  • Your residence card (if you have one) to turn in. 

If you are under 18 years of age

If you are under the age of 18 years, there are different rules and requirements for obtaining a passport (external website).

You can participate in a voluntary citizenship ceremony

If you are over 12 years old, you will receive an invitation from the county governor to participate in a voluntary citizenship ceremony. The citizenship ceremony is a formal celebration for those obtaining Norwegian citizenship. There will be a speech from a government official, you will be able to make a vow of allegiance, the national anthem will be played and you will receive a gift book. The ceremony is arranged by the County Governor. You will receive an invitation by post from the County Governor and you must register for the ceremony yourself. The ceremony is free and you can bring guests. After the ceremony, food and drink will be served. More information can be found at statsforvalteren.no (external website).