Issues Related to Care Orders (2014)European Migration Network

Norway has experienced cases where the Child Welfare Authorities have issued a care order for a foreign child whose parents are staying illegally in the country. 

More areas excluded from the right to collective protectionMessages

13.01.2025

UDI has carried out additional safety assessments of Ukraine and, as of 13 January 2025, there are more areas we consider safe.

Collective protectionDefinition of word or term

Norway’s legal basis for collective protection in a mass flight situation is set out in the Immigration Act, Section 34.

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.

Transfer refugee status to NorwayGuide for applicants

Travel document and transfer of refugee status to Norway if you have been granted a residence permit in Norway, and have refugee status in another country.

AHQ on Policies for family members of beneficiaries of international protection (2014)European Migration Network

This Ad Hoc query concerns members of persons who have been granted refugee status.

Bulgaria and Romania become part of the Schengen areaMessages

22.03.2024

Bulgaria and Romania will become part of the Schengen area from 31 March 2024. Here you can read more about what this means.

Want to apply: Lifting an entry ban according to the EU/EEA regulationsGuide for applicants

If you have been expelled from Norway, but you nevertheless wish to return, you can apply to have the entry ban lifted.

Substantiating identity in citizenship casesDefinition of word or term

When you apply for Norwegian citizenship, it is a requirement that your identity must be verified. Submitting a passport from your home country is normally adequate proof.

EU Blue Card: registration and distinction of first issue and change of status (2014)European Migration Network

This Ad Hoc Query concerns the effectiveness of the Blue Card Directive with regard to attracting highly skilled workers.

Want to apply: Exchange programmes, culture and organisational workGuide for applicants

You can be granted a residence permit in Norway if you are going on a working holiday for young adults, if you are a working guest in agriculture, an employee of a humanitarian/non-profit/religious organisation, or an artist, musician or performer.

Strategic plans for migration (2014)European Migration Network

The Portuguese government is developing a strategic plan for migrations.

Ukrainians have their temporary collective protection extendedPress releases

12.02.2025

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has made a change to the immigration regulations that means that Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection for three years can continue to stay for an additional year.

Asylum seekerDefinition of word or term

A person is called an asylum seeker if he or she has applied for protection (asylum) in Norway and the application has not yet been finally decided. 

UNE resumes processing of Sudan casesPress releases

09.11.2023

UNE resumes processing Sudan cases and the suspension of the duty to return to Sudan is lifted.