Processing time can be longer in cases where – an interview is needed, documents are missing, or documents have to be verified.
In normal circumstances it must be processed within 6 working days.
Minimum of 10 working days over and above the usual turnaround time of 6 working days for postal applications (those who submit their applications by mail).
Non-Norwegians (those who were born in another country, have a previous nationality, or were born in another country) would have to wait an additional 5 working days for their application to be processed.