Most immigrants seeking to become Norwegian nationals must submit a formal application, and all requirements must be satisfied at the time the application is assessed. What Norway requires from citizenship applicantsThe first condition is that applicants must have a clear and verified identity on record. A permanent residence permit under Norway's Immigration Act is also required, or the applicant must at minimum be eligible for one. Exemptions and scope of Norway's Nationality ActNorway's Nationality Act does not take a uniform approach across all applicants. The same legal framework also addresses the circumstances under which Norwegian nationality can be lost, making it a comprehensive instrument that governs both the acquisition and termination of citizenship status.