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Want to apply: Citizenship - UDI

Want to apply Citizenship

Different rules apply regarding eligibility for Norwegian citizenship for people with residence permits in Norway, people with residence cards for family members of EU/EEA nationals, Nordic nationals and people who have previously been Norwegian citizens.

The information on this page is personalised for

The applicant is a citizen of :

Stateless

Have you previously been a Norwegian citizen?:

No

Which alternative describes your situation?:

I have a residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit

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Longer waiting times for available appointments with the police after registering an application for citizenship

Due to a change in the case processing system in the immigration administration, some applicants who have registered an application for citizenship may experience somewhat longer waiting times for available appointments with the police. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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There is no separate application form for dual citizenship. When you apply for Norwegian citizenship, you do not need to notify UDI that you want to keep your other citizenship. You can read more about dual citizenship here.

Citizenship for people who hold a residence permit in Norway

Here, you will find information and application form for  

  • those who have a permanent residence permit
  • those who have a settlement permit
  • those who have a residence permit, for example for family immigration or protection
  • children under the age of two who has a residence permit, or has applied for one

Citizenship for stateless persons who are born in Norway

Here you can find information for you who are stateless and born in Norway.

Was one of your parents Norwegian when you were born?

  • If your mother, father or co-mother was a Norwegian citizen when you were born, you can check whether you are already a Norwegian citizen.
  • If you are under the age of 18, and neither of your parents was Norwegian when you were born, you can apply for Norwegian citizenship if one of your parents has either become Norwegian or is applying for Norwegian citizenship at the same time as you. If you have turned 12 years old, you can apply even if neither of your parents is Norwegian, nor will apply to become so.
  • If neither of your parents was Norwegian when you were born, you can apply for Norwegian citizenship if you meet the requirements for Norwegian citizenship for persons with a residence permit in Norway.