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.

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.

UDI and UNE lift the suspension of the duty to return to SyriaPress releases

21.01.2026

From 22 January 2026, UDI and UNE will lift the suspension of the duty to return to Syria. This decision means that persons with a final decision requiring them to return to Syria must leave Norway. The police may also carry out forced returns to Syria.

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.

Men from Ukraine aged between 18 and 60 will no longer be eligible for collective protectionPress releases

27.03.2026

The Government has adopted a regulatory amendment that restricts the Norwegian scheme of temporary collective protection for persons displaced from Ukraine.

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.

Who does what in the return process?Return

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.

My application has been approved: Refugee travel documentGuide for applicants

If you have been granted a refugee travel document, you must attend an appointment with the police. You cannot use the travel document to visit your home country.

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: Study permitGuide for applicants

If you wish to study or go to school in Norway for more than three months, you must apply for a study permit. If you are granted a study permit, you will also be able to work for up to 20 hours a week while you are studying and full-time during holidays.

UNE and UDI suspend duty to return to LebanonPress releases

06.11.2024

Until further notice, UNE and UDI are suspending the duty to leave for persons with a decision that involves returning to Lebanon. Furthermore, the police will not forcibly return anyone to Lebanon now.

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.