Can you live in Norway with a criminal record?

Can you live in Norway with a criminal record?

If you have been convicted or fined by the police for a criminal offence, you have to wait longer to become a Norwegian citizen. This is called a ‘disqualification period’.

Can you lose Norwegian citizenship?

If you have provided incorrect or incomplete information in your application, or if you have intentionally withheld important information, and this was very important to the decision to grant your application, you may lose your Norwegian citizenship.

Can a felon live in Norway?

The law in Norway states that they must have at least six valid months remaining on their passport when entering the country. Felons would do best if they plan their stay in the country to be limited to less than 90 days in order to not have to be subjected to having their criminal record checked.

Is Norwegian hard to learn?

Norwegian Like Swedish and many other Scandinavian languages, Norwegian is one of the easiest languages to learn for English speakers. Like Swedish and Dutch, its speakers are often proficient in English and it can be a hard language to actually be able to practice at times.

How hard is it to get Norwegian citizenship?

Norwegian Citizenship. It is possible for citizens of other countries to become citizens of Norway. However, it is not an easy process! Generally speaking, you will need to have had legal residency in Norway for at least seven years to be able to apply.

How long do you have to live in Norway to become a citizen?

To apply for Norway citizenship, you must have lived in Norway for at least seven out of the last ten years. This means, during the last ten years, you must not have been out of the country for more than two months per year, and if you add up all the time you lived in Norway, it has to total at least seven years.

Is Norwegian a dying language?

The language is said to be spoken by as few as 10,000 people, the majority of which are of retired age, so there is a big risk of it dying out in the coming years. The language is essentially a strong dialect of Finnish.

Why is Norwegian hard?

Norwegian is said to be one of the easiest languages in the world for a native English speaker to learn. The reason is that from a linguistic perspective, the languages share a huge amount: the way verbs work, word order (in many but not all cases), and a large amount of shared vocabulary.

Can a foreigner buy a house in Norway?

There are currently no legal restrictions on foreigners who are looking to purchase property in Norway. First-time buyers in Norway can often borrow up to 100% of the purchase price.

How long is Norwegian citizenship?

You must have lived in Norway for a total of at least three years during the past ten years. You must still be married, registered partners or cohabitants and live together at the time of the decision. You must meet the requirements for a permanent residence permit in Norway.