Want to apply: Citizenship for people who hold a residence permit in Norway

Please choose your citizenship in order to check if the information on this page is relevant for you.

When can you apply?

You can apply, at the earliest,

when it is three months until you have stayed in Norway for the required number of years, and
you fulfill all the other requirements for Norwegian citizenship

If you apply earlier, your application may be rejected.

When you apply, the UDI will consider which group you belong to, and whether you fill the requirements. Here you can check for yourself what the requirements are for the most common group of applicants. Remember that you may belong to more than one group.

Waiting time

Check how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for citizenships.

Are you or your child already a Norwegian citizen?

If your mother or father is Norwegian you might already be a Norwegian citizen, or you might be able to submit a notification to become Norwegian. Use our guide to find out.

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Want to apply Citizenship for people who hold a residence permit in Norway

When can you apply?

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Are you or your child already a Norwegian citizen?

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