Children born in Norway to parents without Norwegian citizenship
Are you a foreign citizen living in Norway?
If you give birth in Norway, you must also apply for a residence permit for your child. These applications are processed by the Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
You must apply for a residence permit for the child within the first year. You can apply for a permanent residence permit for the child if both parents at this time:
- have permanent residence permits
- are Norwegian citizens
- or have applied and fulfil the requirements for a permanent residence permit
If the child is an EEA country citizen, the child may receive a registration certificate at the police.
Do you have any questions? Contact UDI.