For Norwegians living abroad, it is important to note the following:
If you hold Norwegian citizenship, but were born abroad and have never lived in Norway, you may lose the right to Norwegian citizenship upon reaching the age of 22. You may, however, apply to keep your Norwegian citizenship.
Such an application must be lodged before the age of 22 through the Norwegian Embassy or an honorary Consulate.
Please note that if you are a second generation Norwegian having been born abroad, it may be more difficult to retain your Norwegian nationality.
Further information concerning Norwegian nationality may be obtained from:
Directorate of Immigration www.udi.no P.O.Box 8108 Dep. 0032 Oslo Norway Tel.: +47 23 35 15 00
The application for retention of Norwegian nationality should be made by filling in this form.
The following must be enclosed:
- Birth certificate
- Photocopy of the applicant's Norwegian passport and any other passports
- Photocopy of the Norwegian parent's passport
- Photocopy of residence/work permit for the country where the Norwegian parent is a resident
- Documentation from relevant authority that the applicant does not hold other nationalities
- Birth certificate of the Norwegian parent
- Photocopy of the parents' marriage certificate (if the applicant's father is Norwegian)
- Documentation that the applicant has lived in Norway or other Nordic countries (if applicable)
- Documentation explaining why the applicant has submitted the application after turning 22 (if applicable)