Want to apply: Protection (asylum) and travel document for family members of refugeesGuide for applicants

Spouses, cohabitants and children of a person who has received a residence permit as a refugee in Norway, may apply for family immigration. After they have arrived in Norway they can apply for refugee status and travel document for refugees.

Possible changes in the social security for refugees (2015)European Migration Network

Finland asks if European states plan changes to their social security systems as a result of the migration situation.

Booking and attending an appointmentDefinition of word or term

How to book an appointment to submit application documents to the police, SUA (Service Centre for Foreign Workers), or embassy / Visa Application Centre (VFS).

Procedures for processing family immigration applications from persons expelled for two or five years who have children in NorwayMessages

22.02.2023

As of 1 March 2023, UDI introduced new procedures for processing applications for family immigration from persons who have been expelled from Norway with a time-limited entry ban, and who have children in Norway.

Temporary collective protection for UkrainiansPress releases

11.03.2022

On Friday 11 March. the Government decided that Norway would provide temporary collective protection to Ukrainian citizens. Ukrainians who have come to Norway will have their application processed faster.

Norwegian identification number (ID number)Definition of word or term

There are two types of ID numbers in Norway: D numbers and  national identity numbers.

Want to renew: Au pairGuide for applicants

It is important to apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring if you wish to retain all your rights. You must also apply for renewal if you wish to change host families.

BrexitDefinition of word or term

Information about Brexit and answers to frequently asked questions.

FeesDefinition of word or term

Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.

Want to apply: Seasonal workersGuide for applicants

You can be granted a residence permit as a seasonal worker if you are going to do a job that can only be carried out at a special time of the year, or if you are going to work as a holiday stand-in for a permanent employee.

Want to apply: Apply for citizenship for those who have previously been Norwegian citizensGuide for applicants

There are special rules for applying for citizenship if you have previously been a Norwegian citizen or have had a Norwegian passport.

Frequently asked questionsContact us

Want to renew: Study permitGuide for applicants

If you have a residence permit that can be renewed, it is important that you apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring.

Checklists for required documentation for applicationsDefinition of word or term

When you hand in an application to the police or embassy, there are a number of supporting documents you need to include. UDI has made checklists available for the various application types to help you to gather the correct documentation.

Many applicants do not have to meet twice with the policeMessages

15.04.2021

From 16 April 2021, you must give your fingerprints and a photo of your face when you submit your application to the police or a VFS Application Centre/embassy if you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA.