There are two ways to become a Norwegian citizen: through the
application or notification. Persons eligible for citizenship by
notification are those above 18 years and have lived in Norway for seven
years. Citizens of Denmark, Sweden and Finland may notify become a
Norwegian citizen, as well.
There are no fees associated with this
schema type of citizenship. To become a citizen by the application,
there are many more requirements. Charges apply for Norwegian
citizenship NOK 2,500, according to the Norwegian Directorate of
Immigration.
Age
All candidates for Norwegian citizenship must be above the age of 12. This requirement does not apply to refugees and stateless persons, or for people who ask the same time as their parents or with a relative in Norway.
Residence
If a Person want to apply for Norwegian citizenship then it must be necessary that he/she lived in Norway for at least 7 of the last 10 years on the residence permits of at least one year duration. For obtaining permanent residence permit, all potential citizens must meet the requirements, which include 03 years of continuous residence in Norway before being given a permanent residence permit. Three years before the permanent residence permit shall be composed of residence permits of at least a period of one year. The longer you can stay outside Norway shall be two months in total in one calendar year to be eligible for citizenship under the "seven years in a period of 10 years" requirement.
Age
All candidates for Norwegian citizenship must be above the age of 12. This requirement does not apply to refugees and stateless persons, or for people who ask the same time as their parents or with a relative in Norway.
Residence
If a Person want to apply for Norwegian citizenship then it must be necessary that he/she lived in Norway for at least 7 of the last 10 years on the residence permits of at least one year duration. For obtaining permanent residence permit, all potential citizens must meet the requirements, which include 03 years of continuous residence in Norway before being given a permanent residence permit. Three years before the permanent residence permit shall be composed of residence permits of at least a period of one year. The longer you can stay outside Norway shall be two months in total in one calendar year to be eligible for citizenship under the "seven years in a period of 10 years" requirement.
Background
It is also important for Immigration to Norway that People applying for citizenship must have completed 300 hours of Norwegian language study or documentation that demonstrates sufficient skills in Norwegian or sufficient Sami. In addition, individuals must identify themselves by providing a passport from their country of origin. The passport must be valid during the immigration process.
Finally, individuals convicted of criminal offenses or who have been
forced to undergo psychiatric therapy or treatment may be rejected or
put on a probationary period of citizenship in which there is a delay
before full citizenship is transmitted. The length of the probationary
period depends on the severity of the crime.
Author,
Julia Robert
