THE NORWEGIAN CONSULATE PHOENIX

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NORWEGIAN CONSULATE PHOENIX:

Passport and Personal Number

For information about how to obtain a Norwegian personal number or passport, visit norway.no/en/usa/services-info/passports/

As of June 1, 2021, honorary consulates are no longer able to take passport or personal number applications due to new regulations by the Norwegian Directorate of Police.   
In order to apply for a personal number or passport, please schedule an appointment with the Norwegian Embassy in Washington DC or one of the Consulates General in New York or San Francisco, CA.

Dual Citizenship

Effective 1.1.2020, Norway allows one or more citizenships in addition to a Norwegian citizenship
This means that Norwegians are able to keep their Norwegian citizenship if they become citizens of another country. Those who have lost their Norwegian citizenship under the old rules because they became citizens of another country will be able to reclaim it.

How do I reinstate my former Norwegian citizenship?

To reinstate your Norwegian citizenship, you will need to submit an online application form at UDI.no and pay the application fee, then attend an appointment with the Norwegian Embassy (in Washington DC) or a consulate general (in New York, Houston or San Francisco) to hand in the documents needed to process your application.

Please note that the rules regarding retention of citizenship for children born abroad to a Norwegian parent have not changed. If you were a dual citizen as a child, and did not spend at least 6 months in Norway before you turned 22, you will not be able to reclaim your Norwegian citizenship.

Read more about obtaining dual citizenship at the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) websites. UDI is the central agency in the Norwegian immigration administration, and can answer questions about the citizenship rules.

What does it entail to have dual citizenship?

* You have the same rights and obligations in relation to the Norwegian state as other Norwegian citizens.
* You are entitled to have two passports, one from each country.
* In principle, you are entitled to consular aid and help from the authorities of both countries. However, it can be difficult for Norwegian authorities to help you if you are staying in the country in which you have your other citizenship.

Am I a Norwegian citizen?
Are you wondering whether you already are a Norwegian citizen? Answer the questions in this guide: https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/are-you-a-norwegian-citizen/

Visa and Residence Permits

US citizens do not need a visa to visit Norway for less than 90 days.

Nationals of certain other countries need a visa in order to visit Norway. For information regarding a Schengen or visitors visa please visit UDI and our partner VFS Global.
All foreign nationals who are to stay in Norway for more than 90 days must have a residence permit. Foreign nationals who are to work in Norway will in many cases need to have a residence permit, even for stays of less than 90 days.

You can find more information on visas and residence permits at the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website.

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