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Citizenship by naturalisation is for long-term residents, with the standard rule being eight of the last eleven years on qualifying permits, plus Norwegian language skills and a citizenship test. Since 1 January 2020 Norway allows dual citizenship.
Yes. Norway allows dual citizenship, and there is no separate form or notification needed to keep your other nationality.
Yes. EEA family members register the same way you do, while non-EEA family members apply for a residence card.
Start from your main purpose — work, study, self-employment, joining family, or settling — and match it to the relevant UDI route. For skilled workers the Skilled Worker permit is the usual choice; EU/EEA citizens use free movement instead.
This permit is for non-EEA nationals running their own sole proprietorship in Norway. Limited companies (AS) do not qualify, the work must require skilled qualifications, and the business must be expected to give you enough income to live on.
No. The registration certificate issued under the EU/EEA scheme does not expire, so there is no renewal.
Permanent residence is generally possible after about three years on a qualifying permit, with Norwegian language and social-studies requirements. Citizenship comes later — usually eight of the last eleven years — and since 2020 Norway allows dual citizenship.
Permanent residence is generally possible after about three years on a qualifying permit; citizenship usually requires several more years, with language and test requirements at both stages.
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Citizenship — Norway