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Information for people fleeing the war in Ukraine

How to apply for protection in Norway, and what to expect when you arrive in Norway.

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Important changes to the right to apply for collective protection

As of 28 September 2024, you will no longer be granted collective protection when you are from areas that are considered by the Norwegian authorities as safe.

I want to apply for protection

Questions and answers about:

collective protection
individual protection
residence permits for children born in Norway
unaccompanied minor asylum seekers

I am waiting for my application to be decided upon

Information about:

collective protection
individual protection
asylum reception centres
schooling, healthcare, D numbers and asylum seeker cards
how to contact UDI
waiting times

I have received an answer on my application

If you have received a letter from UDI about your application, informing you that:

your application has been approved
your application has been rejected
you have been told that your application will be processed by another country

I want to leave Norway

Information about:

trips and holidays abroad
going to Ukraine
moving out of Norway
moving back to Norway

I want to know more about extensions of residency in Norway

Collective protection provides a residence permit that can be extended.

Are you facing abuse?

You can escape violent behaviour, exploitation or pressure to act against your will. Get help — for free.

Facebook pages in Ukrainian and Russian

UDI has a Facebook page for refugees from Ukraine available in three languages: Norwegian, Ukrainian, and Russian.