National Visa

Documents Required

For General Applications for Citizenship

Identity and Status Documents

• Signed signature form from the Application Portal or completed application form
• Original passport, Refugee Travel Document or Immigrant’s Passport
• Copy of all used pages in current and previous passports
• Birth certificate or ID card (if not previously submitted to Norwegian authorities)
• List of time spent abroad (submitted via Application Portal)
• Overview of planned travel abroad exceeding two months

Criminal Record

• If 15 years or older: Criminal record certificate issued by Norwegian Police
• If applicable: Written explanation if any document cannot be presented

Residency Status

• If you do not have a permanent residence permit or permanent right of residence, you must submit all documents listed under those relevant checklists

Language & Social Studies (for applicants aged 18–67)

• Certificate showing oral Norwegian test passed at minimum level B1
• Certificate showing social studies test passed in Norwegian or the citizenship test

If Exemptions Apply (provide any of the following)

• Official documents confirming previous education in Norwegian or Sámi
• Transcript showing completed Norwegian or social studies at secondary or university level
• Municipality exemption letter for language/social studies test

Special Circumstances

• Declaration of relationship form (if married/cohabiting with a Norwegian citizen and residing in Norway under 7 years)
• Explanation for name change, if applicable
• Custody documentation and parental consent (for children under 18)
• If planning to live abroad for work/study/treatment: Employer, university, or hospital documentation

Additional Categories (if applicable)

• If previously issued a Norwegian passport without citizenship: Copy of passport + documentation of incorrect info
• If competing as an athlete in a major championship: Proof of participation and nationality requirement
• If household member of foreign mission or military: Employer confirmation showing location and period
• If researcher with leading academic role: Employer documentation and collaboration details
• If family of researcher: Proof of relationship
• If descendant of Kola Norwegians: Proof of heritage and past residence permit
• If spouse/partner of Kola Norwegian descendant: Proof of relationship prior to arrival in Norway

For Nordic Citizens Giving Notification

• Signed signature form from the Application Portal or completed application form
• Copy of passport
• If 15 years or older: Criminal record certificate issued by Norwegian Police
• UDI’s checklist, completed and signed

For Former Norwegian Citizens Reapplying

Personal Documentation

• Application form
• Original passport, Refugee Travel Document or Immigrant’s Passport
• Birth certificate or ID card
• If 15 years or older: Criminal record certificate issued by Norwegian Police
• If applicable: Notification of criminal offences form for crimes committed abroad
• Proof of date you became a citizen of another country
• If relevant: Explanation for any missing documents
• UDI’s checklist, completed and signed

If Norwegian by Birth

• Proof of former Norwegian citizenship (e.g. old passport)
• Travel history to Norway before turning 22

For Applicants under 18

• Custody documents from official authority
• Consent and ID from both parents
• Consent from child (if over 12 years old)

For Children Born Before 2006 to Norwegian Fathers

Same requirements as “Former Norwegian Citizens” above, including:

• Application form
• Original passport, Refugee Travel Document or Immigrant’s Passport
• Birth certificate or ID card
• If 15 years or older: Criminal record certificate from Norwegian Police
• If applicable: Notification of criminal offences form
• Proof of citizenship in another country
• If Norwegian by birth: Old Norwegian passport and travel documentation to Norway before age 22
• If relevant: Written explanation for missing documents
• Consent from both parents and child (if over 12)
• Custody documentation

For Retaining Norwegian Citizenship (after age 22)

Personal Documentation

• Copy of your newest passport(s) for all countries you hold citizenship
• Birth certificate
• Signed signature form from the Application Portal or completed application form
• UDI’s checklist, completed and signed

Parental Documentation

• Copy of Norwegian passport of the parent from whom citizenship derives
• Birth certificate of the Norwegian parent
• Copy of their residence/work permit from the country where they live
• Marriage certificate of the parents

Additional Scenarios

• If you are only a Norwegian citizen: Document from foreign authorities showing you are not a citizen of another country
• If you’ve lived in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland or Finland: Documents showing duration of stay
• If applying after turning 22: Provide documentation explaining the delay

Photo Specifications

• Provide one recent colour photograph (taken within the last 6 months).
• The background must be light (white or off-white) to ensure facial features are clearly visible.
• The photo must be of high clarity, with the face fully in focus.
• The image must show a neutral expression with the full face visible.
• No smiling, no sunglasses, and no hats or caps are permitted.
• Head coverings are only allowed for religious or cultural reasons, but the face must be fully visible.
• The photo must be printed on standard photographic paper (camera print).
• Attach the photograph to the visa application form using a paper clip (do not glue or staple).

If the submitted photograph does not meet these specifications, the application will be deemed incomplete and the applicant.

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Visa Charges

Below is the fee structure for our visa services.

Standard Visa Processing Fees

Visa service charges are separate from official visa fees charged by the consulate.

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