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Are you wondering whether you already are a Norwegian citizen? Answer the questions in this guide to find out.
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If you are a Swedish, Danish, Icelandic or Finnish citizen, all you need to do to live in Norway, is to report a move to the National Registry.
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Information about former rules for citizenship and documentation requirements.
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You have to be a Norwegian citizen in order to be granted a Norwegian passport. However, you will not automatically get a Norwegian passport when you become a Norwegian citizen. You have to apply for the passport.
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Many people automatically become Norwegian citizens when they are born or adopted, or when their parents become Norwegian citizens. Here you will find information about the rules for some major categories.
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After 1 January 2020, it is no longer a requirement that you give up your previous citizenship if you become a Norwegian citizen.
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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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Vulnerable persons are in a situation where they may need special adaptation or follow-up from the Norwegian authorities. It is important that you notify the authorities if you are in such a situation, so that you can get help.
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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 you have been convicted or fined by the police for a criminal offence, you have to wait longer to become a Norwegian citizen. This is called a 'disqualification period'.
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If you are applying for Norwegian citizenship, and are between 18 and 67 years of age, you are required to pass the citizenship test or the social studies test in Norwegian.
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Once you have turned 18, you are responsible for ensuring that you have a valid residence permit in Norway and you can decide on your own if you would like to apply for Norwegian citizenship.
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If you are applying for Norwegian citizenship, and are between 18 and 67 years old, you must have passed an oral test in Norwegian.
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If you are subject to a return decision, you must leave by the date stipulated as your deadline for departure
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If you are between 18 and 67 years old and are going to apply for a permanent residence permit, you must have had your own income during the last 12 months.