Why can UDI withdraw a permit?
UDI may withdraw your residence permit if you have given incorrect information or withheld important information, for example about your identity or the basis for your residence permit.
If your parents or guardians have provided incorrect information or withheld important information when they applied for a permit for you as a child, your permit may be withdrawn even if you as a child have done nothing wrong. The reason why UDI may withdraw, it is that UDI had incorrect information when we processed your case.
UDI can withdraw your residence permit if you have violated the conditions of the permit, for example if you have not spent at least half of your time in Norway. The conditions that apply to you, are stated in the decision on your residence permit.
If you have a residence permit with refugee status, you may lose your temporary residence permit or refugee status if:
- you have regained protection from your home country
- you have regained citizenship from your home country
- you have received a new citizenship
- you have settled in your home country again
- the conditions in your home country have changed
- your personal circumstances have changed
If you travel to your home country, UDI may consider whether your permit should be withdrawn.
If you have committed serious criminal acts in Norway, UDI may consider whether your permit should be withdrawn.
The rules on withdrawal of permits are in the Immigration Act Section 63, Immigration Act Section 37 and Immigration Act Section 31.
You can lose your permanent residence permit if you live abroad for too long, see Can my permanent residence permit be withdrawn?. This is called "withdrawal".