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.

Registration certificate (2014)European Migration Network

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

UDI and UNE lift the suspension of the duty to leave for Gaza. However, no one will be required to return there at this time.Press releases

24.09.2025

The Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) has decided to lift the suspension of the duty to leave to Gaza, as it no longer has any practical significance. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) supports UNE’s decision.