Citizenship for stateless persons who are born in Norway

If you are a statless person and are born in Norway, you can apply for Norwegian citizenship.

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When can you apply?

  • You should not apply before you meet all the requirements.
  • The waiting times for processing citizenship applications vary. If you apply too early, and we process your application before you meet all the requirements, your application will be rejected.
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Clarifications in the wake of Norway’s recognition of Palestine as an independent state

Norway now recognises Palestine as a state. This means that persons considered citizens of Palestine will no longer be covered by the citizenship rules that apply to stateless persons. You will find more information here. 

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