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.