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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No new rules have been introduced for Ukrainian citizens with collective protection in Norway

The Norwegian Government is proposing that Ukrainians with temporary collective protection who are working in Norway should be able to apply for a residence permit on the basis of work. There will be several requirements for obtaining such a residence permit, including that they earn enough to support themselves and their family and that they are already in Norway. No decision has been made yet.
 
When a proposal is sent out for consultation, this means that the Government is asking for input from, among others, other public authorities and organisations. It does not mean that the proposal has been adopted, and the proposal may be changed.
 
UDI therefore has no further information beyond what is available on the Government's website: The Government proposes that Ukrainians working in Norway can obtain a residence permit (external website)
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The collective protection scheme

The Government will not discontinue the temporary collective protection scheme in 2027. The Government is now proposing to extend the limit for collective protection from five to seven years. The proposal will be sent out for public consultation.

When a proposal is sent out for consultation, this means that the Government is asking for input from, among others, other public authorities and organisations. It does not mean that the proposal has been adopted, and the proposal may be changed.

UDI has no further information beyond what is available on the Government's website (external website).

We will update this information when we have more information.

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.