As an asylum seeker, you will have to talk to a lot of people and move many times. You also have to wait a long time. You can choose to go home at any time.

You will find more information about the process at asylinfo.no (external website). The information has been translated into many languages.

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Do you already have a residence permit in Norway?

If you already have a residence permit in Norway when you apply for protection (asylum), please read the information that applies to you here.

You will be registered by the police and you will receive a card for asylum seekers

You are going to talk to the police and be registered as an asylum seeker. You will receive a card that shows you have applied for protection.

You move to an asylum reception centre

You will be told where you are going to move to.

You are waiting for your asylum interview

You have to wait to be told when you are going to be interviewed. You can check how long you have to wait.

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You are at your asylum interview

During the interview you are going to tell the UDI about yourself and why it is not safe for you at home. An interpreter will participate.

You are waiting for the UDI to decide your application

After your asylum interview, you have to wait a long time for the answer.

The UDI decides your application

You've been waiting a long time. Finally, you get an answer.

If you get yes on your application

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You will receive a letter from the UDI

The letter states that you have been granted protection. The police will ask you to show up to arrange papers for you.

You are waiting to get a municipality (kommune)

You are waiting for information on which municipality you are going to live in.

You move to your municipality

You are told where to move. You get help moving.

If you get no on your application

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A lawyer gives you the answer to your application

The lawyer helps you to appeal. UDI will consider your appeal. If UDI does not reverse its decision, it will send your case to the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) for appeal processing.

You are waiting for the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) to decide your appeal

It takes a long time before you get the answer from UNE (external website).

The UNE decides your appeal