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Norwegian passport for a child in Vietnam: identity number and first passport

A child born in Vietnam with a Norwegian parent needs Norwegian citizenship and a Norwegian national identity number (personnummer) before a first passport can be issued. Applications are lodged at the Embassy in Hanoi and forwarded to the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten).

Updated: Sources: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — national identity number and first passport for a child (updated 16 January 2026), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — passport renewal (passfornyelse, updated 16 January 2026), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — notarial services (updated 16 January 2026), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — apostille and legalisation (30 September 2026), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi — consular fees (from 7 July 2026)

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Quick answer

To get a first Norwegian passport for a child born in Vietnam, the child must be a Norwegian citizen with paternity established. Parents and child, even a newborn, attend the Embassy in Hanoi by appointment to apply for the identity number and passport, with a mother–child DNA test. The process can take up to 3–4 months; the passport fee under 16 is NOK 770.
Condition
Norwegian citizenship; paternity established
Order
Identity number first, then passport
Time
Up to 3–4 months
Passport under 16
NOK 770
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Steps

  1. DNA test

    Parents send the DNA order form to Oslo University Hospital (Oslo universitetssykehus). The hospital sends the invoice to the Embassy before an appointment can be booked; give the DNA test number when booking.

  2. Documents

    Signed original passports of both parents; a certified, legalised copy of the foreign parent's passport; the child's original birth certificate plus a legalised copy with English translation; passport photos of mother and child. Unmarried parents add the mother's civil status document and paternity documents; married parents whose marriage is not registered in Norway add the marriage certificate (original plus legalised copy and English translation).

  3. Appointment

    Email consular.hanoi@mfa.no with full name, date of birth and passport number. Parents and child must attend, even a newborn.

  4. Collection

    Parents collect the passport in person at the Embassy or a consulate.

Updated: Sources: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — national identity number and first passport for a child (updated 16 January 2026), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — notarial services (updated 16 January 2026), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — apostille and legalisation (30 September 2026)

Renewing a child's passport

  • Since 1 November 2022 both parents register consent at a passport office, for one application or permanently until age 18; with permanent consent, one parent can attend.
  • Biometrics: photo under 10; photo and signature aged 10–12; photo, fingerprints and signature over 12.
  • Validity: 2 years under 5, 3 years aged 5–10, 5 years aged 10–16, 10 years from 16.
Passport fee under 16 (from 7 July 2026)
FeeAmount
Issuance of an ordinary passport — under 16NOK 770

Updated: Sources:

Updated: Sources: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — passport renewal (passfornyelse, updated 16 January 2026), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi — consular fees (from 7 July 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a Norwegian passport for my child born in Vietnam?
Apply through the Embassy in Hanoi for a Norwegian national identity number and a passport at the same appointment. Parents and child attend in person and a mother–child DNA test is needed. Allow up to 3–4 months.
Does a newborn have to attend?
Yes. The Embassy requires parents and child to attend in person, even for an infant.