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Biometric passports

Norwegian passports

02/07/2008 :: As of 3 October 2005 all new Norwegian passports will contain biometric data in machine-readable form. These passports are produced in Norway. The Embassy and Consulates can in some limited circumstances issue handwritten passports. Handwritten passports may only be issued in cases of emergency: this is determined on a case by case basis. + More

Norwegian passports

Passport and visa requirements to enter the U.S. - new procedures

13/06/2008 :: Please note that Norwegian citizens travelling for general business or tourist purposes to the U.S. must hold either a machine-readable passport or an entry visa. + More

Norwegian passports

How to obtain a Personal Number

25/06/2008 :: A Norwegian personal number can be applied for by citizens living outside Norway in conjunction with passport applications only. A personal number cannot be issued solely for registration purposes. + More

Norwegian citizenship

Norwegian citizenship

03/03/2008 :: Citizenship entails affiliation to a state with rights and obligations in relation to that state. If you are resident in Norway, you must submit your application for Norwegian citizenship to the police. If you reside abroad, your application is submitted to a Norwegian foreign service mission. Norwegian citizens can apply for Norwegian passports. + More

Retention of Citizenship

Loss of citizenship because of non-residence - Retention of Citizenship

02/03/2008 :: A Norwegian national who acquired Norwegian nationality at birth, but who has not resided in Norway for a total of two years or in Norway or other Nordic countries for a total of seven years, shall lose his or her Norwegian nationality upon reaching the age of 22. This does not apply to a person who will become stateless as a result of the loss. A person with sufficient connection to Norway may, however, apply for retention of his/her Norwegian citizenship. Such application must be submitted in time before the the applicants reaches the age of 22 years. Please note that only periods of +6 months at a time can be taken into account as residency. This also applies to persons who are born in Norway. + More

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