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RefugeeDefinition of word or term
A refugee is a person who meets the requirements for being granted protection (asylum) in Norway.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Norwegian national conference 'The Use of Technology in Identity Verification' took place in Oslo on 1 June, 2017.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There are special rules for applying for citizenship if you have previously been a Norwegian citizen or have had a Norwegian passport.
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UDI processes applications for assisted return and assesses whether the applicant meets the requirements for receiving practical support and a financial grant in connection with the return.
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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.
