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 should not apply before you meet all the requirements.
The waiting times for processing citizenship cases will vary. If you apply too early, we may process your application before you meet all the requirements. You will then have your application 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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Changed requirements for length of residence time to get Norwegian citizenship
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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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