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DeportationDefinition of word or term
Deportation is when the police escort you out of Norway.
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This Ad-Hoc is on collecting biometric data when applying for a long stay visa.
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D numberDefinition of word or term
A D number is a temporary identification number that you receive from the Norwegian Tax Administration when you need an identification number in Norway, but do not meet the criteria to being assigned a national identity number.
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The Portuguese government is developing a strategic plan for migrations.
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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.
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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.
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14.02.2025
The government has decided to extend the collective protection scheme by one year. Those who have collective protection can have their permit extended for another year. This also applies to those who have had collective protection for three years.
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09.11.2023
UNE resumes processing Sudan cases and the suspension of the duty to return to Sudan is lifted.
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This study aims to provide an overview of the Norwegian legislation and regulations pertaining to the misuse of the right to family reunification for citizens of countries that are not members of the EU or EEA/EFTA, and the experience with misuse
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Waiting timeDefinition of word or term
Below you will find expected waiting times for first-time applications and renewals, along with explanations for how we calculate waiting times and why it can take longer than anticipated. Select the type of case you have.
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Entry banDefinition of word or term
An entry ban entails that you have been expelled from Norway and/or the Schengen area and are not allowed to reenter.
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The deadline for applying in accordance with the Brexit regulations was 31 December 2021.
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When you have submitted an application for family immigration, you may be summoned for an interview. You normally have to wait in your home country until UDI has finished processing your application.
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If you have been granted a refugee travel document, you must attend an appointment with the police. You cannot use the travel document to visit your home country.
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ExpulsionDefinition of word or term
If you are expelled, you must leave Norway. You also lose the right to return to Norway (entry ban), either for a limited period or permanently. As a rule, the entry ban will also apply to the other Schengen countries.