Can I request that my applications is given priority?
Most applicants would like their applications to be processed faster. To ensure equal treatment, we are not able to prioritize applications, unless there are special circumstances concerning the application that must be considered.
Last updated
29.01.2010
Published
29.01.2010
Life-threatening illness or funerals for close family members, are examples of special circumstances where we can consider prioritizing an application. Applications are also prioritized when the applicant is going on a school trip abroad.
Pregnancy is, in itself, generally not considered reason enough for us to prioritize an application. However, if the applicant is able to document that there are special circumstances surrounding the pregnancy -for instance if the applicant is residing in an area where health services are very poor- the application may be prioritized.
Even if an application is prioritized, this does not automatically mean that the application will be finalized immediately. This is because it may be deemed necessary to obtain more information, before a decision can be made.
We cannot prioritize applications on the basis that:
- the applicant will take part in Norwegian tuition
- the applicant is in difficult economic situation in his or her country of residence
- the applicant has an offer of employment or admission to an educational institution
- the applicant and the person living in Norway miss each other
- the applicant needs a permit in order to be able to travel back to Norway after a vacation
- private planning requires it
If you feel that your application should be prioritized, you can send us a written request for priority. A request for priority must include supporting documentation.
