My application for permission for a long-term stay outside Norway has been rejected

Your decision letter will state why your application was rejected.

You are entitled to appeal the decision

  • The deadline for appealing is normally 3 weeks from the date you received the decision.
  • As a rule, your appeal must be in writing, signed and include a statement with the reason for your appeal. Information on how to appeal a decision.
  • You can submit the appeal to the police, the foreign service mission or UDI.
  • If UDI does not grant your appeal, it will be sent for reconsideration by the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE).

What you need to do now

  • If you applied at least 6 months before the expiry of the two-year deadline, you must return to Norway within 2 weeks of receiving the rejection to avoid losing your permanent residence permit.
  • If you applied less than 6 months before the expiry of the deadline, you will lose your permanent residence permit. You can appeal a decision that revokes your right to permanent residency.