Norwegian citizenship by application
naturalisation
Foreign nationals with a residence permit can apply for Norwegian citizenship after living in Norway for 8 of the past 11 years on permits valid for at least one year. Applicants aged 18 to 67 must pass an oral Norwegian test at B1 level and the citizenship test or social studies test in Norwegian. People with sufficient income may qualify after 6 of the past 10 years.
Life in Norway
Money
3
Currency
Norwegian Krone
NOK
Norwegian Krone
Cost of living
96
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
22–39.8%
Income tax (national)
VAT 25% · social security 7.6%
22% tax on general income (18.5% in Troms and Finnmark) plus bracket tax of 1.7%-17.8% on personal income above NOK 226,100; top step from NOK 1,467,201. Max effective marginal rate on wages 47.4% including national insurance.
Living
1
Happiness
#6 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Long-term residents of Norway, usually holding permanent residence, who meet the language, test and residence requirements.
Eligibility
Residence
You need 8 of the past 11 years in Norway, with residence permits each valid for at least one year.
Official wording
A total of 8 of the past 11 years in Norway, with residence permits each valid for at least one year.
Reduced residence with income
With sufficient income, you need 6 of the past 10 years in Norway instead of 8 of 11.
NOK 384,348
Income threshold (2025 tax settlements) · or higher
Official wording
With sufficient income, 6 of the past 10 years; for 2025 tax settlements the income threshold is NOK 384,348 or higher.
Recent residence
You need continuous residence for the last 3 years, with permits valid at least one year.
- Time abroad is limited to 2 months per calendar year
- The limit applies within those 3 years
Official wording
Continuous residence for the last 3 years with permits valid at least one year; time abroad limited to 2 months per calendar year in those 3 years.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementLanguage
- Document checklistPassport
- FeesCitizenship application fee (adult)
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- 5 documents
- 2 fees
- 6 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Official sources
Other routes to Norway
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyStudy permit
- Work permitsResidence permit for skilled workers (oppholdstillatelse til faglærte), Immigration Regulations section 6-1
- Permanent residencePermanent residence permit
- FamilyFamily immigration with a spouse, cohabitant or partner
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