Need a Norwegian ID Card Online? Heres How to Order

Alright, so, I needed to get myself a Norwegian ID card. I’m not from around here, but I’m planning to stick around for a while, you know, work and all that stuff. Figured it’d be easier to have one of those ID cards.

First things first, I had to figure out where to even start. Turns out, I had to apply for a residence permit first. Can’t get an ID without telling them you’re gonna be living here, makes sense.

Then, I had to choose the right type of residence permit. I’m here for work, so I picked the one that lets you work in Norway. It was a bit of a headache, but I managed.

Once I had that sorted, I had to register my application online. Filled out a bunch of forms, scanned some documents, the usual boring stuff. I had to make sure I didn’t mess anything up, or else I’d have to do it all over again. It was a pain, but I got through it.

After registering, I had to wait. And wait. And wait some more. I kept checking my email every five minutes, hoping to hear back. Finally, after what felt like forever, I got an email saying my application was approved!

• Registered my application online
• Filled out forms and scanned documents
• Waited for approval
• Got an email saying my application was approved

I don’t need a visa since I’m from an EEA country, so I don’t need to worry about that.

With the residence permit in hand, I could finally apply for the ID card online. Another round of forms and document uploads. At least this time it was a bit quicker since I already had the residence permit. Paid the fee with my credit card, which was convenient. Yeah, there’s a surcharge, but that’s how these things work.

After applying, I had to wait again, but it was shorter this time. A few weeks later, I got a notification to pick up my ID card from the local office. Went there, showed some ID, and boom, I had my Norwegian ID card! Felt pretty good to finally have it.

Now I can use this ID for all sorts of things here. Feels good to be a bit more official, you know?

So yeah, that’s how I got my Norwegian ID card. Not the most exciting story, but hey, it’s done. It was also a learning process.

Summary of the process

• Apply for a residence permit.
• Register your application.
• Apply for the ID card online.
• Wait for it to be ready.
• Pick it up.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some more adulting to do.