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01.07.2025
From 1 September 2025, you will no longer be required to complete courses in Norwegian and social studies to qualify for a permanent residence permit.
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14.05.2025
Many people who are set to renew their residence permit and have an eID (BankID, Buypass or other login with the highest level of security) can now do this in an easier way than before.
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29.04.2026
If you need to renew your residence permit for work and have an eID (BankID, Buypass or another login with the highest level of security), you can now do this more easily than before.
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19.02.2026
When you apply for a residence permit for work in Norway, your employer or client must in some cases confirm to UDI that you have received a job or assignment offer from them. This is a new measure to help reduce fraudulent job offers.
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01.07.2025
From 1 September 2025, all requirements must be met when UDI or the police decide on your application.
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09.04.2026
The government has decided that men between the ages of 18 and 60 will no longer be covered by the scheme for temporary collective protection.
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05.01.2026
UDI is receiving many enquiries about the situation in Venezuela and how it affects applications for residence in Norway. We are monitoring the situation and will publish updated information about the application process here.
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11.06.2026
Many applicants and family members of people staying in the Middle East are contacting UDI now. Here you will find information about the application process for applicants who reside in countries in the Middle East.
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17.09.2026
From 15 September, the assisted return scheme will be expanded, allowing more people who have a duty to leave Norway to receive assistance with returning to and re-establishing themselves in the country they are returning to.
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30.06.2026
The Storting has changed the regulations for persons from Ukraine applying for protection.
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23.06.2026
UDI offers three services via Altinn. The transition from Altinn II to Altinn III leads to some changes in access to these services.
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12.06.2026
As of 12 June 2026, additional information will be collected and stored from certain groups of foreign nationals arriving in Norway.
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15.03.2024
If you are travelling outside of Norway, you must bring a valid passport and residence card.
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28.05.2024
In the period from 27 May to 29 May 2024 (week 22), the police will launch a new queue and appointment booking solution (Timeporten) for the immigration authorities.
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26.03.2024
From 18 April 2024, the requirement that you cannot have received financial assistance under the Social Services Act is lifted. You are still required to have your own income.
