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When you are going to visit Norway, you must document that you have enough money to finance your stay here and for the return journey. If you do not have enough money yourself, the person you will be visiting will have to provide a sponsorship form.
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The police or the foreign service mission will take a picture of you when you arrive for your appointment. You do not need to bring a photo when you apply for a visa, residence permit or travel document. This applies to everyone, including children.
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At least one of the parents in families who wish to have an au pair, must complete an e-learning course. In the course the host parents will learn about the purpose of the au pair scheme and the rights and obligations which they and the au pair have.
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A residence card is a credit-card-sized plastic card that proves that you have been granted a residence permit in Norway.
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Before applying for Norwegian citizenship, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.
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When you apply for protection (asylum) in Norway you will get an asylum seeker card, confirming that you have applied for protection.
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Entry banDefinition of word or term
An entry ban entails that you have been expelled from Norway and/or the Schengen area and are not allowed to reenter.
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When you visit a police station or foreign service mission to hand in your application for a residence permit, travel document or visa, you must also provide your fingerprints and photograph of your face if you are a citizen of a country outside EU/EEA.
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Nordic citizens can now digitally submit a simplified notification of Norwegian citizenship without having to book an appointment with the police.
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Citizens of EU/EEA countries and their family members are covered by the EU/EEA regulations. People covered by the EU/EEA regulations are in comparison to non-EU citizens granted other rights and duties while residing in Norway.
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A foreign adoption is valid in Norway in the following cases:
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Some people do not need a visa to visit Norway because they hold a passport from a country that Norway has a visa exemption agreement with. This also applies if you have a residence permit in an EU/EEA country or if you have a special passport.
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A temporary residence permit is a residence permit that is valid for a limited period, for example one or three years.
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In order to find out how long you have to wait, please write the name of the country you are a citizen of.
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