Published: 23.06.2026

• 2026-06-23Norway proposes stricter requirements for obtaining citizenship

  The Norwegian government has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to citizenship rules. The proposals include continuous-residence requirements, longer periods for some categories, possession of an already granted permanent residence permit, and digital checks of biometric and criminal-record data.

• 2026-04-30Norway establishes expert committee to review labour migration policy

  Norway’s Ministry of Labour and Inclusion has established an expert committee to assess the impact of foreign labour on the economy and consider possible policy changes. Nordic and EEA citizens retain free-movement rights, while workers from outside the EEA generally need a residence permit before starting employment.