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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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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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If a person is granted a residence permit in Norway because of strong humanitarian considerations or because he or she has a special connection with Norway, this is called a residence permit on humanitarian grounds.
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A national identity number is an ID number for those residing in Norway for six months or more.
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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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Some types of residence permits 'form the basis for a permanent residence permit'. This means that they are the type of permits that count if you are going to apply for a permanent residence permit.
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Before applying for a permanent residence permit, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.
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15.04.2021
From 16 April 2021, you must give your fingerprints and a photo of your face when you submit your application to the police or a VFS Application Centre/embassy if you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA.
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You can lose your permanent residence permit if you stay abroad for too long or if you provide incorrect information in your application.
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When we have processed your application, you will be notified whether you have been granted a permanent residence permit or application to stay outside Norway for a long period of time, or if your application has been rejected.
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With a permanent residence permit or permanent right of residence, you can reside and work in Norway indefinitely. You will also be granted extra protection against expulsion.
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D numberDefinition of word or term
A D number is a temporary identification number that you receive from the Norwegian Tax Administration when you need an identification number in Norway, but do not meet the criteria to being assigned a national identity number.
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While you wait for an answer to your application for Norwegian citizenship, it is important that you make sure that you have a valid residence permit, and that you notify us if your situation changes.
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BrexitDefinition of word or term
Information about Brexit and answers to frequently asked questions.
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There are shorter residence requirements for certain groups than those who apply under the main citizenship rule. In some cases, exemptions may also apply to other requirements.