Contact form for residents of asylum reception centresAsylum reception centres

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.

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.

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.

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.

Resettlement refugees (quota refugees)Definition of word or term

Resettlement refugees are usually people who are registered as refugees by the UNHCR, but who cannot be offered a permanent solution in the country they are currently in and who are therefore offered resettlement in a third country.

EMN inform: Responsibilities and access to rights for beneficiaries of temporary protection (2025)European Migration Network

The overall aim of this joint EMN-OECD inform is to map national policy and legal changes concerning the responsibilities and access to rights of Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection under Directive 2001/55/EC.

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.

Suspension of returns to Gaza extendedPress releases

18.09.2025

The duty to return to Gaza, after receiving a final decision, has been temporarily suspended. This means that no one will be forcibly returned to Gaza at this time.

Restricting the possibilities of entry for Russian citizensPress releases

23.05.2024

The government is now further restricting the opportunity for entry to Norway for the purpose of tourism or other non-essential purposes. The change will be in effect as of 29 May.

Family reunification of third-country nationals: State of play of law and practice (2025)European Migration Network

The EMN report presents an overview of the current situation and latest developments related to the implementation of the Family Reunification Directive.

My application has been rejected: Local border traffic permitGuide for applicants

If your application for a local border traffic permit was rejected, you can appeal. If you do, the consulate general will then re-examine your case. 

New salary levels in Norway from 1 September 2025 for those with higher educationMessages

10.06.2025

We have made significant adjustments to the normal salary levels to reflect wage growth in Norway.