Message from the Royal Norwegian Embassy

The Foreign Ministry has advised the following in regards to the implementation of the biometric passport system:

Commencing 1.12.2009 it will NO LONGER be possible to apply for a Norwegian passport at an Honorary Consulate. After this date, only the Embassy may accept applications for Norwegian Passports in our jurisdiction. Applications for passports must from this date be submitted in person at this Embassy.

Commencing 1.1.2010 applicants will not be able to submit applications for personal numbers and passports at the same time. Applicants must have a personal number before a passport application is submitted. Applications for personal numbers can as previously be made through this Embassy via the Consulates.

The reason for these changes is the Schengen requirement for biometric data in passports.

The ministry has requested we publish the above information on our website. We have published the information in both English and Norwegian. The information may be found at:

http://www.norway.org.au/consular/norwegianpassport/Changes+in+Passport+....
htm

and

http://www.norway.org.au/norsk/passports/Endringer+Pass+11052009.htm

Please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy should you have any Questions.

Mary Ann Andersen
First Secretary
Royal Norwegian Embassy
17 Hunter Street,
Yarralumla, ACT 2600

Tel: 61 2 6273 3444
Fax: 61 2 6273 3669

www.norway.org.au