Learners of Norwegian will have to reach different levels depending on their jobs or whether they want to become a Norwegian citizen or get a residency permit. Here's what those levels mean in reality.
When applying for citizenship in Norway you will need to sit a test to prove your language skills, while those going for permanent residence may also need to pass some exams. Here’s what you need to know.
There has been a significant fall in the number of people who became Norwegian nationals when compared to previous years, new figures show. How can the drop be explained?
Well over half of the overall fall in new citizenships last year can be accounted for by a sharp drop in the number of Syrians getting a Norwegian passport. A new analysis by Statistics Norway points to the likely reason why.
Erlend Wiborg, immigration spokesperson for the populist-right Progress Party, has claimed that Norway is "handing out citizenships like candy". So, how generous is the country really?
One of the key requirements for becoming a Norwegian citizen is passing the citizenship exam. New figures have revealed how many prospective citizens pass the exam.
Norway will hold a general election later this year, and both the Conservative Party and Progress Party, who could form a right-wing coalition together, want to tighten the requirements for Norwegian citizenship.
When applying for Norwegian citizenship, you’ll need to obtain a good conduct certificate from the police. But could driving offences and fines block you from becoming a citizen of Norway?
Norway’s immigration directorate has told The Local it has set itself an aim in 2025 to cut the number of people waiting for a response on their citizenship application.
Tens of thousands apply to become Norwegian citizens every year, but what do they come from, and which nationals are most likely to have their applications accepted or rejected?
The road to becoming a Norwegian citizen is long and one of the main requirements is that applicants pass a citizenship exam. Here's what you need to know about the test.
It’s a long road to Norwegian citizenship, and the regulations create some confusion as to whether you are required to have permanent residence before you apply. Here’s what the rules say.
Integrating into Norwegian life can certainly make the country feel a lot more like home, you'll also need to hit several integration benchmarks to become a Norwegian citizen too.
From easier access to unemployment benefits to language use, and passport-free travel, citizens of the five Nordic countries have rights in one another's countries that go well beyond what they get as EU (or EFTA/EES) citizens.
Once you've lived in Norway long enough, you'll become eligible for permanent residency or Norwegian citizenship. Both grant you more security, but there are important differences between the two.
Applying for Norwegian citizenship is a lengthy and convoluted process. Plenty of common pitfalls could sour your dream of becoming a citizen of Norway. Here are some of the most frequent problems.
Applicants for Norwegian citizenship need to have been living in Norway for a certain amount of time in order to qualify. At what point does your time spent in Norway start to count towards citizenship?
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Median waiting times for getting Norwegian citizenship have increased by over four months in just over a year and a backlog of cases is to blame, authorities have told The Local.
Since the introduction of dual citizenship, nearly 40,000 nationals have chosen to become Norwegian citizens per year. Norway’s citizenship figures show several trends.
