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  • Children in the care of child welfare servicesDefinition of word or term

    A child who is in the care of Norway's child welfare services (barnevernet) and is not an unaccompanied minor asylum seeker can apply for residence in Norway on the grounds of strong humanitarian considerations.

  • Entry Visas (D-visas)Definition of word or term

    In some cases, applicants may be granted an entry visa (D-visa) to travel to Norway before their residence permit has been granted – either while waiting for an answer to their application or before they have applied.

  • Confirmation of a job or assignment offerDefinition of word or term

    When you apply for a residence permit to work in Norway, your employer or client may need to confirm to UDI that you have received a job or assignment offer.

  • Want to apply: Immigrant’s passport for a single journeyGuide for applicants

    If you hold a residence permit in Norway and you suddenly have to go on an important trip abroad, you can apply for a Norwegian immigrant's passport for a single journey. It cannot be possible for you to obtain a passport from your home country in time.

  • Confirmation of a job or assignment offerMessages

    19.02.2026

    When you apply for a residence permit for work in Norway, your employer or client must in some cases confirm to UDI that you have received a job or assignment offer from them. This is a new measure to help reduce fraudulent job offers.

  • UDI and UNE suspend the duty to return to LebanonPress releases

    18.03.2026

    The duty to return for individuals from Lebanon who have received a final rejection of their application for residence in Norway is temporarily suspended from 18 March 2026. The police will also not carry out any forced returns to Lebanon at this time.

  • Persons who do not need a visa to visit Norway (visa-free)Definition of word or term

    Some people do not need a visa to visit Norway because they hold a passport from a country that Norway has a visa exemption agreement with. This also applies if you have a residence permit in an EU/EEA country or if you have a special passport.

  • Photo/passport photoDefinition of word or term

    The police or the foreign service mission will take a picture of you when you arrive for your appointment. You do not need to bring a photo when you apply for a visa, residence permit or travel document. This applies to everyone, including children.

  • Schengen / the Schengen areaDefinition of word or term

    The Schengen area comprises 29 European countries. There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.

  • Provide your fingerprints and facial photograph (biometrics)Definition of word or term

    When you visit a police station or foreign service mission to hand in your application for a residence permit, travel document or visa, you must also provide your fingerprints and photograph of your face if you are a citizen of a country outside EU/EEA.

  • Reference persons in Norway may apply for family immigration on behalf of family members residing in GazaGuide for applicants

    Family members (reference persons) can now apply for family immigration on behalf of a family member who is staying in Gaza.

  • Reference persons in Norway may apply for family immigration on behalf of family members residing in AfghanistanGuide for applicants

    Family members (reference persons) can now apply for family immigration on behalf of a family member who is staying in Afghanistan.

  • National identity numberDefinition of word or term

    A national identity number is an ID number for those residing in Norway for six months or more.

  • Want to apply: CitizenshipGuide for applicants

    Different rules apply regarding eligibility for Norwegian citizenship for people with residence permits in Norway, people with residence cards for family members of EU/EEA nationals, Nordic nationals and people who have previously been Norwegian citizens.

  • Want to apply: Assisted returnGuide for applicants

    If you are staying in Norway without a legal residence permit, you must return to your home country or another country where you have a residence permit. You can apply for support to return home and start a new life. This is called assisted return.