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There are special rules for applying for citizenship if you have previously been a Norwegian citizen or have had a Norwegian passport.
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With a permanent residence permit you can reside and work in Norway indefinitely. The permit also gives you extra protection against expulsion. If you spend too much time abroad, your permit may be revoked.
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Here you will find information about individual assessment of applications for protection.
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If you have a residence permit that can be renewed, it is important that you apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring.
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Information about kindergartens and schools.
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UDI will prioritise applications for a residence permit for victims of abuse. But there are still some steps your case must go through before we can process it.
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The requirements for Norwegian citizenship are not the same for everyone. How old you are, when you came to Norway and who you are married to, can affect how long you must have lived in Norway before you can apply.
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If you are staying in Norway without a legal residence permit, you must return to your home country or another country where you have a residence permit. You can apply for support to return home and start a new life. This is called assisted return.
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There are special rules for applying for citizenship if you have previously been a Norwegian citizen or have had a Norwegian passport.
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In some cases, your residence permit or citizenship may be revoked. Choose a category below for more information.
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If you have been granted a local border traffic permit, you must collect it from the consulate in Murmansk.
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If you are now a citizen of one or more of the Nordic countries, and have previously been a Norwegian citizen, you can submit a notification to get back your Norwegian citizenship.
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After you have submitted your application for protection, you will be interviewed by UDI. UDI will make a decision on the basis of all the information you have given to the police and UDI, and the documents you have submitted.
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You are family member of an EU/EEA national and you have lived together in an EU/EEA country.
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You can receive financial assistance during your stay if you do not have money. Assistance can be in the form of pocket money or money for food.