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".

UDI's service declaration: You can expect this from usOther/About UDI

UDI implements the government’s immigration and refugee policy. UDI processes applications pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Acts and is the responsible agency in the immigration field. Our main channel for information is udi.no.

My application has been approved: Immigrant's passportGuide for applicants

If you have been granted an immigrant's passport, you must attend an appointment with the police. Normally, you cannot use the immigrant's passport to visit your home country.

Want to apply: Assisted return to AfghanistanGuide for applicants

If you are staying in Norway without a legal residence permit, you must return to your home country or another country where you have a residence permit. You can apply for support to return home and start a new life. This is called assisted return.

Asylum reception centres: the various types of facilities in NorwayDefinition of word or term

This overview explains the difference between different types of reception facilities available to both those seeking protection and those who have received a decision regarding their applications.

Want to apply: Apply for citizenship for EU/EEA nationals who have previously been Norwegian citizens or held a Norwegian passportGuide for applicants

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

My application has been approved: Immigrant's passport for a single journeyGuide for applicants

If you have been granted an immigrant's passport for a single journey, you must attend an appointment with the police.

Registration certificate (2014)European Migration Network

This Ad Hoc Query concerns registration certificates for persons using their right to free movement.

About UDI: Who does what in the immigration administration?Other/About UDI

UDI's task and a brief description of the other players in the immigration administration.

Regulations for entry to NorwayPress releases

20.05.2021

In order to limit import infection, foreigners' access to Norway has been tightened sharply. The police can reject foreigners (deny entry to Norway) on the border for public health reasons.

Students and pupils who can travel to Norway before their application for a study permit has been decidedDefinition of word or term

Some people who apply for a study permit can submit the application in Norway or travel to Norway before they have received an answer to their application.

RefugeeDefinition of word or term

A refugee is a person who meets the requirements for being granted protection (asylum) in Norway.

Requirement to be at least 24 years old in applications for family immigrationDefinition of word or term

In some applications for family immigration for spouses, cohabitants and for those who are getting married, both the persons must have turned 24 years old.

Airport transit visa for changing planes in NorwayDefinition of word or term

Some nationals must have a visa to transit through Oslo Airport (OSL), even if they do not leave the airport. This applies when travelling from a country outside the Schengen area to another country outside the Schengen area.

Training in the Norwegian language and social studiesAsylum reception centres

Asylum seekers over the age of 18 who live in an asylum reception centre have a statutory right and obligation to participate in Norwegian language instruction.