If you come from a country where it is not possible for Norwegian authorities to control whether the information in your passport is correct, you can in some cases be given an exemption to the requirement for submitting a passport.
You must belong to one of these groups:
- If you were under 14 years old when you were given your first residence permit, you can be given an exemption to the requirement for submitting a passport. You must have done everything possible to clarify your identity.
- If you were 14, 15 or 16 years old when you were given your first residence permit, you can be be given an exemption to the requirement for submitting a passport. You must have been living in Norway with a residence permit for ten years. You must have done everything possible to clarify your identity.