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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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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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IdentityDefinition of word or term
When you apply for a residence permit in Norway, you must document your identity, i.e. your name, your age and what country you are from.
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When you apply, you must always hand in a number of supporting documents to the police or embassy. UDI has made checklists explaining which documents you need to hand in.
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If your application is rejected, you can appeal the decision. The embassy or UDI will then reconsider your case. You must complain before the deadline set out in your decision letter.
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FeesDefinition of word or term
Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.