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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Changes in the regulations for people from Ukraine seeking protection

The Storting has changed the regulations for collective protection and exemptions from the requirement for an asylum interview. This means that the UDI can in several cases refrain from conducting an asylum interview, and it will not be possible to appeal a refusal to extend collective protection. The goal is faster case processing. You can find more information on the page below.

New case processing rules for collective protection and exemptions from the requirement for an asylum interview

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Men between the ages of 18 and 60 can no longer be granted temporary collective protection in Norway

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. These cases will be assessed under the regulations for individual protection. The requirements for being granted protection on an individual basis are significantly stricter than for collective protection.

  • The change applies to persons who apply on or after 5 May 2026.
  • The change does not apply to those who already have collective protection or who are to have their residence permit extended.
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Make sure we have the information we need to contact you

We are experiencing some difficulties trying to contact people from Ukraine who have changed their telephone numbers and/or addresses since coming to Norway.

We need to know how to contact you to inform about your interview or to send you information.

Contact the Norwegian Tax Authority (external website) (Skatteetaten) or UDI's Information Service (+47 23 35 16 00) to register your correct address.

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?

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Facebook pages in Ukrainian and Russian

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