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Norwegian Citizenship by Descent

NorwayCitizenship by DescentAI-assisted, unverified

Norway grants citizenship to children of Norwegian citizens. Norway recently extended its descent rules to cover more generations of the Norwegian diaspora, including some who were previously excluded.

Investment

Free

Processing

16 months

Min stay

0 days/year

Tax rate

22%

How popular is this programme?

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Interest

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Demand score13/100

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

0

Dual citizenshipYes

Remote work—

Healthcare included—

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain

high confidence

Highlights

Citizenship for children of Norwegians
Processing time of 16 months
No minimum stay requirement
Extended descent rules
Strengthens family ties

What could change

Changes in citizenship laws could affect eligibility.

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Tax Notes

Norway taxes citizens on worldwide income, with a top rate of 22%.

Sources

Norwegian Directorate of Immigration

Figures are AI-assisted and can change. Confirm every detail on the official source before you act on it.

Last updated: 9 Jun 2026Data: AI-assisted, unverifiedHow we source data

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People also ask

Can descendants of Norwegians get citizenship?

Norwegian nationality through birth or adoption Anyone born after 1 September 2006 is automatically granted Norwegian nationality if his/her mother or father is Norwegian. Persons who are adopted by a Norwegian national are also automatically granted Norwegian nationality provided the statutory conditions are met.

How hard is it for a U.S. citizen to get citizenship in Norway?

Immigration to Norway can result in citizenship for those willing to remain here for a minimum period of 7 years. This is called citizenship by naturalization. However, it is not the only way through which one can obtain a Norwegian passport.

Can US citizens have dual citizenship with Norway?

From 1 January 2020, it is allowed to have one or more citizenships in addition to a Norwegian citizenship. You can have one or more citizenships in addition to a Norwegian citizenship.

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