Return Apply for repatriation
Which country do you come from?
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Somalia
Who can apply?
- You must have been granted protection (asylum) or residence on grounds of strong humanitarian considerations, or have been granted family immigration with a person who belongs to one of these groups.
- At least three months must have passed since you were granted a residence permit.
- Normally, you cannot be a Norwegian citizen, but you can apply for a dispensation.
What kind of support will you be given?
- Transport to your home country. The UDI books and pays for your ticket. You cannot book tickets on your own.
- NOK 15,000 in cash to help you start a new life in your home country. You will be paid the money before you leave Norway.
- Help to find work, training, support to start a business, schooling or education worth NOK 25,000.
How to apply
From May 1. 2015 all applications for Voluntary Repatriation are processed by the Southern Region Office (RKS).
Fill in the application form:
Send it to the Southern Region Office (RKS). Please contact the Southern Region Office (RKS) if you have any questions on the application process.
For further information on the Voluntary Repatriation program (TBV), please contact the Southern Region Office (RKS) or UDI’s other regional offices.
Children under the age of 18 must apply together with their parents. If only one of the parents is going to travel with the child, the other parent must confirm in writing that he or she accepts this.
Are you allowed to return to Norway?
- If you have a permanent residence permit, you are allowed to return to Norway within two years of leaving the country. Remember to get a new residence card from the police before you leave Norway. If more than two years have elapsed since you left Norway, you must apply for a new residence permit. There is no guarantee that your application will be granted.
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If you return to your home country while holding a temporary residence permit based on protection (asylum), your residence permit may be revoked. If so, you must apply for a new residence permit in order to return to Norway. There are no guarantees that this application will be approved.
Do you have to repay the grant if you come back to Norway?
If you move back to Norway, you must repay all or parts of the cash support you received when you left Norway. The amount you have to pay back depends on how long you stayed in your home country.
Rates for the repayment of repatriation grants:
Number of months spent in the home country Amount to be repaid Less than 12 months NOK 15,000 13–18 months NOK 10,000 18–24 months NOK 5,000 More than 24 months NOK 0 If you are moving back to Norway because you had to flee from harassment in your home country, you can apply for exemption from repayment of the grant.
Do you have any more questions?
Please contact the UDI's regional office for more information.
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Another country
Who can apply?
- You must have been granted protection (asylum) or residence on grounds of strong humanitarian considerations, or have been granted family immigration with a person who belongs to one of these groups.
- At least three months must have passed since you were granted a residence permit.
- Normally, you cannot be a Norwegian citizen, but you can apply for a dispensation.
What kind of support will you be given?
- The UDI will pay for your journey and book the tickets for you. You cannot buy plane tickets on your own.
- You will receive NOK 10,000 in cash. You will be paid the money before you leave Norway.
- In addition, you will receive NOK 5,000 to cover the transportation of your personal belongings.
How to apply
From May 1. 2015 all applications for Voluntary Repatriation are processed by the Southern Region Office (RKS).
Fill in the application form:
Send it to the Southern Region Office (RKS). Please contact the Southern Region Office (RKS) if you have any questions on the application process.
For further information on the Voluntary Repatriation program (TBV), please contact the Southern Region Office (RKS) or UDI’s other regional offices.
Children under the age of 18 must apply together with their parents. If only one of the parents is going to travel with the child, the other parent must confirm in writing that he or she accepts this.
Are you allowed to return to Norway?
- If you have a permanent residence permit, you are allowed to return to Norway within two years of leaving the country. Remember to get a new residence card from the police before you leave Norway. If more than two years have elapsed since you left Norway, you must apply for a new residence permit. There is no guarantee that your application will be granted.
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If you return to your home country while holding a temporary residence permit based on protection (asylum), your residence permit may be revoked. If so, you must apply for a new residence permit in order to return to Norway. There are no guarantees that this application will be approved.
Do you have to repay the grant if you come back to Norway?
If you move back to Norway, you must repay all or parts of the cash support you received when you left Norway. The amount you have to pay back depends on how long you stayed in your home country.
Rates for the repayment of repatriation grants:
Number of months spent in the home country Amount to be repaid Less than 12 months NOK 15,000 13–18 months NOK 10,000 18–24 months NOK 5,000 More than 24 months NOK 0 If you are moving back to Norway because you had to flee from harassment in your home country, you can apply for exemption from repayment of the grant.
Do you have any more questions?
Please contact the UDI's regional office for more information.