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  • Exclusion from refugee status (2013)Statistics and analysis

    Rules and practices in Norway, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Denmark. A comparative study.

  • Exemptions from tests when applying for Norwegian citizenshipDefinition of word or term

    If you apply for Norwegian citizenship, you must pass an oral Norwegian test and the Norwegian citizenship test. In some cases, you may be granted an exemption.

  • Marriages of convenience (2010)Statistics and analysis

    A comparative study. Rules and practices in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.

  • Have applied: Study permitGuide for applicants

    After you have submitted your application for a study permit, you must normally wait until you have received an answer before you can travel to Norway.

  • Tracing UMAs’ families (2006)Statistics and analysis

    A comparative study of some European countries’ practices and experiences in tracing the parents or caregivers of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers.

  • ​​Applications for asylum from Syria are suspended​Messages

    26.06.2025

    In February, UDI decided to put a hold on processing asylum applications from Syria due to the major changes taking place after the fall of the Assad regime. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has now decided that these cases are to be suspended.

  • How to talk to someone about assisted return?Return

    When someone has received a final rejection of their application for protection (asylum), as a support worker, you can talk to him or her about the realistic options ahead, for instance about the options for returning to their home country.

  • Regime of movement in reception and transit centres (2013)European Migration Network

    This Ad Hoc Query concerns any restrictions on movement for residents in reception and transit centers.

  • Asylum reception centres: Daily life in a reception centreAsylum reception centres

    Residents in a reception centre take part in an introduction programme. Many residents attend school, and some participate in leisure activities. Some residents are allowed to work.

  • ProtectionDefinition of word or term

    Protection (asylum) means being granted a resident permit as a refugee in Norway. 

  • Media visits to asylum reception centresPress

    Information for journalists who wish to visit an asylum reception centre and interview residents and staff 

  • Employees in the public sectorContact us

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  • My pageGuide for applicants

    On My page, you can view your applications, send documents, pay the application fee, and book an appointment. You can also download confirmation of legal residency.

  • Contact us: Embassies, consulates and Visa Application Centres abroadContact us

    Please select whether you are interested in a resident permit, a visitor visa or Norwegian citizenship to find out who to contact.

  • Common Contact RegisterGuide for applicants

    If you are residing in Norway and have a case with UDI, we use the Common Contact Register (Kontakt- og reservasjonsregisteret) to receive your mobile phone number and email address.