The Local Norway https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Do foreigners in Norway have to carry around ID? When it comes to carrying identification in Norway, there's often confusion among foreigners about whether it's mandatory and in which situations it might be required. https://www.thelocal.no/20240131/do-foreigners-in-norway-have-to-carry-id Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:09:22 +0100 do-foreigners-in-norway-have-to-carry-id Norway opens national ID card applications to foreign residents Foreign nationals from EEA/EFTA countries can apply for a national ID card from the Norwegian police. However, only one station is taking applications for now. https://www.thelocal.no/20250428/norway-opens-id-card-applications-to-foreigners Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:58:17 +0200 norway-opens-id-card-applications-to-foreigners Why Norway will only issue ID cards to EEA nationals to begin with More information on national ID cards will be released by Norway’s police directorate in March, The Local has been told. When the cards launch, they won’t be available for non-EU/EEA nationals. https://www.thelocal.no/20250224/why-norway-will-only-issue-id-cards-to-eea-nationals-to-begin-with Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:23:58 +0100 why-norway-will-only-issue-id-cards-to-eea-nationals-to-begin-with What's happened to Norway's plan to issue ID cards to foreigners? A proposal to allow foreigners in Norway to obtain national ID cards was first announced nearly three years ago. The Local asked the Norway's National Police Directorate when foreign residents can expect the move to happen. https://www.thelocal.no/20250221/whats-the-latest-on-norways-plan-to-issue-id-cards-to-foreigners Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:51 +0100 whats-the-latest-on-norways-plan-to-issue-id-cards-to-foreigners Foreigners in Norway asked to provide input on ID cards Norway’s police directorate has asked foreigners living in Norway to participate in an official survey on national ID cards for foreign residents. Here are the details. https://www.thelocal.no/20250210/foreigners-in-norway-asked-to-provide-input-on-id-cards Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:57:32 +0100 foreigners-in-norway-asked-to-provide-input-on-id-cards Everything we know so far about Norway's plan to issue ID cards to foreigners Foreigners with residence in Norway will be able to apply for national ID cards later this year. From when applications open, to who is eligible and how much they'll cost, here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.no/20240911/everything-we-know-so-far-about-norways-plan-to-issue-id-cards-to-foreigners Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:12:02 +0200 everything-we-know-so-far-about-norways-plan-to-issue-id-cards-to-foreigners When will foreigners in Norway be able to obtain national ID cards? More than two years after it was announced that foreigners would be able to obtain national ID cards in Norway, the plans finally appear to be coming closer to fruition. https://www.thelocal.no/20240909/when-will-foreigners-be-able-to-obtain-norways-national-id-cards Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:41:26 +0200 when-will-foreigners-be-able-to-obtain-norways-national-id-cards What’s the latest on Norway’s plan to issue national ID cards to foreigners? Norway’s government announced plans to let foreigners obtain national ID cards two years ago, but little information has been provided since. The Local contacted the government to find out what’s happening. https://www.thelocal.no/20240829/whats-the-latest-on-norways-plan-to-issue-national-id-cards-to-foreigners Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:36:46 +0200 whats-the-latest-on-norways-plan-to-issue-national-id-cards-to-foreigners