Norway citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian citizenship application | Applicants with a valid Norwegian residence permit who live there permanently can qualify; identity must be verified, and applicants aged 18–67 generally need an oral Norwegian B1 test and the citizenship test. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian citizenship application | Application fee | 6,500 NOK | Official source |
| Norwegian citizenship application | Years of residence required (general) | 8 years | Official source |
| Norwegian citizenship application | Language level required | B1 | Official source |
| Norwegian citizenship application | Other citizenship may be kept | conditional | Official source |
| Norwegian citizenship application | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian citizenship application | The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration states that EU/EEA citizens do not need a residence permit to work in Norway; Norwegian citizenship is an EU/EEA citizenship outcome for this status-level rule. | Official source |