FBI Background Check Apostille for Norway
Apostilled criminal-record certificate for Norwegian residence & work permits
In short: Norwegian residence and work permits (UDI) and citizenship can require a police certificate. For U.S. applicants that is an FBI background check, apostilled by the U.S. Department of State - we run the Live Scan and coordinate the apostille.
When Norway asks for it
UDI residence and work permits, family immigration, and citizenship can require proof of a clean criminal record. For U.S. applicants that is a nationwide FBI Identity History Summary, apostilled - with a Norwegian translation where the office requires one, which we can coordinate.
How we get it done — fast
- Live Scan fingerprinting on site. As an authorized FBI channeling agency in Naperville, we capture your fingerprints electronically and submit straight to the FBI.
- FBI results in about 1–8 hours instead of the 8–14 weeks a mail submission takes.
- We coordinate the apostille. Because the FBI report is a federal document, its apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State — we prepare it correctly and guide you through (or handle) that step.
- Delivered and tracked, domestic or international.
Need Illinois documents (birth/marriage certificate, diploma) apostilled for Norway too? See Illinois apostille for Norway.
Why Efficient Biometrics
A licensed, insured Naperville office and an authorized FBI channeling agency — Live Scan fingerprints, same-day FBI results, and apostille coordination under one roof. Same-day and walk-in fingerprinting is often available. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Passport and visa photos for Norway
A visa for Norway normally requires a photo to that country's own specification (most commonly 35 × 45 mm), which differs from the standard U.S. 2 × 2-inch passport photo. Efficient Biometrics takes compliant passport and visa photos to the correct size in the same visit as your apostille or Live Scan, so you don't need a second trip. Exact requirements vary by visa type and consulate, so we shoot to the precise spec your application needs. Book passport and visa photos or call 847-436-5222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues the apostille on an FBI background check for Norway?
The U.S. Department of State, because the FBI report is a federal document. Illinois cannot apostille a federal report. We prepare it and guide you through (or handle) the State Department step.
How fast can I get the FBI check?
Through our authorized FBI channeling (Live Scan), results are typically ready in about 1-8 hours, versus 8-14 weeks for a mail submission.
Does Norway require the check apostilled or legalized?
Apostilled. Norway is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so the FBI report is authenticated with a U.S. apostille rather than embassy legalization.
Do you take passport and visa photos for Norway?
Yes - we take compliant passport and visa photos to your destination's exact specification (commonly 35 x 45 mm, different from the U.S. 2x2-inch size) in the same visit as your apostille or Live Scan. Requirements vary by visa type and consulate. Book at efficientbiometrics.com/book.