Who is eligible for the return scheme and how to applyReturn

Read more here about who is eligible for assisted return. Applicants fill out the application form at udi.no. The form is available in Norwegian and English.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Survey about national ID card for foreign citizens in NorwayMessages

06.02.2025

The Norwegian Police Directorate wants to know how many people are interested in a Norwegian national ID card when it is launched. This card contains name, personal identification number and photo, and can be used for identification in Norway.

UDI suspends duty to return to UkrainePress releases

01.11.2022

UDI has decided to temporarily suspend the duty to return to Ukraine for individuals who have received a final decision on returning to Ukraine.

Convicted personsDefinition of word or term

Being convicted means having been sentenced to imprisonment, community service or fines.

Want to renew: Immigrant’s passport and refugee travel documentGuide for applicants

If your refugee travel document or immigrant's passport will soon expire, you can apply for renewal.