Want to apply Citizenship
Different rules for applying for Norwegian citizenship apply to people with residence permits in Norway, people who have a residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals, Nordic nationals and people who have previously been Norwegian citizens.
The applicant is the person who wishes to become a Norwegian citizen.
If you are a citizen of two or more countries, and one of them is an EU/EEA country, please choose this country.
Important messages
- Information for those who filled out the forms for citizenship after 5 February 2020
- Choose digital mail – receive an answer sooner
- The deadline for applying to take part in the identity clarification programme for Iraqis as been extended
- Waiting time for appointments to hand in applications for citizenship
- Norway allows dual citizenship from 1 January 2020
- You have to choose a new password when you log in to the Application Portal
- Somali citizens who do not have refugee status must obtain a Somali passport
- Ask questions about regulations for citizenship on Facebook
- Somalis who apply for Norwegian citizenship must have a Somali passport