You may appeal the decision not to extend your temporary collective protection.

If you do not appeal, UDI’s decision will remain in effect.

What happens when you appeal a decision?

  1. When you submit an appeal, UDI will look at your case again.
  2. UDI may either overturn your rejection or send your case to the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) for a new assessment. If we forward your appeal to UNE, we will notify you by email or sms.
  3. UNE will reconsider your case and either reject or approve your application.
  4. If UNE also upholds the rejection, the decision is final, and you will be given a deadline to leave Norway.

How to submit an appeal

The deadline for submitting an appeal is three weeks from the date you received the decision.

You must submit your appeal in writing.
 
We ask that you include your DUF number and case number (DUF number: twelve digits – case number: three digits) in your appeal. The appeal must include a reasoned explanation of why you believe your temporary collective protection should have been extended.
 
You may submit an appeal on behalf of family members. All adults or authorised representatives must sign the appeal.
 
UDI will not appoint a lawyer for you if you are denied an extension of your temporary collective protection. If you wish to obtain legal assistance, you must pay for this yourself.

You must submit your appeal by post to:

Utlendingsdirektoratet
Postboks 2098 Vika
0125 Oslo

The rules for appealing are set out in the Public Administration Act, Ch. VI "Concerning appeal against and reversal of administrative decisions" (external website), in particular Section 29 to Section 32. For further information, see information on submitting an appeal.

Documents in your case

You may request access to the documents in your case pursuant to the rules set out in the Public Administration Act, Sections 18–19. See Request access to information for instructions.

Lawyer or representative (power-of-attorney)

You are allowed to use a lawyer or other representative with power of attorney. The rules governing the use of lawyers/representatives are set out in the Public Administration Act, Section 12. You can find a lawyer at:

You need to grant power of attorney if you wish to use a representative who is not a lawyer. If you have not yet granted this person power of attorney, you can fill out a power-of-attorney form to submit together with your appeal.