Want to apply: Local border traffic permit for people from the Barents RegionGuide for applicants

If you hold a local border traffic permit and live within 30 km of the Norwegian-Russian border, you can freely visit the Norwegian border area.

Want to apply: Residency according to Brexit regulationsGuide for applicants

The deadline for applying in accordance with the Brexit regulations was 31 December 2021.

Received an answer: Expulsion and lifting of an entry banGuide for applicants

If you have received a letter of expulsion and you are subject to an entry ban, you can appeal the decision. After you have left Norway, you can apply to have the entry ban lifted.

Illegally resident third country nationals in EU member states (2007)European Migration Network

Hvordan håndterer man irregulær migrasjon i EUs medlemsland? Rapporten om Irregulær migrasjon beskriver politikk og praksis på denne delen av migrasjonsfeltet i ni medlemsland.

Regarding the Middle East and applications for residency in NorwayMessages

26.06.2025

Many applicants and family members of people staying in Syria, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Iran are contacting UDI now. Here you will find information about the application process for applicants who reside in these countries.

Transposition of article 9 (2) of Directive 2008/115/EC (2013)European Migration Network

This Ad Hoc Query concerns implementation of the Return Directive.

Third country national (TCN) crew-members (2014)European Migration Network

Ad-Hoc Query on the TCN ship crewmembers. 

Travel document (passport, immigrant's passport and refugee travel document)Definition of word or term

A travel document is proof that you can cross national borders, and is normally a passport.

Have applied: Financial assistanceGuide for applicants

You can receive financial assistance during your stay if you do not have money. Assistance can be in the form of pocket money or money for food.

Provide tip information to UDIOther/About UDI

If you wish to report an immigration issue and provide tip information to UDI, you can contact us by telephone.

Asylum seeker cardDefinition of word or term

When you apply for protection (asylum) in Norway you will be issued an asylum seeker card, confirming that you have applied for protection.

The use of technology in identity verification (1 June 2017 in Oslo)European Migration Network

The Norwegian national conference 'The Use of Technology in Identity Verification' took place in Oslo on 1 June, 2017.

Revocation of Status for Women from Afghanistan (2014)European Migration Network

Several of the (Member) States who answered this ad hoc query state that current country guidance for Afghanistan dictates that lone females, where credible, be granted protection.

Want to apply: Travel document for emergencies (laissez-passer)Guide for applicants

If your travel document (passport) is lost or stolen while you are travelling abroad, you can apply for a temporary travel document to return to Norway.

Derived refugee statusDefinition of word or term

If you were granted family immigration on the basis of a family member who has refugee status in Norway, you can also apply for refugee status. This is called "derived refugee status".