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

Please note that the content on this page is not available in English.

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.

Want to apply: Notification of citizenship for Nordic citizens who have previously been Norwegian citizensGuide for applicants

If you are now a citizen of one or more of the Nordic countries, and have previously been a Norwegian citizen, you can submit a notification to get back your Norwegian citizenship.

Learning About Illegals: Issues and Methods (2008)Statistics and analysis

Research with irregular migrants in Norway. Methodological and ethical challenges and emerging research agnedas. Developing Methods for Determining the Nunmber of Unauthorized Foreigners in Norway.

Asylum reception centres: When a reception centre is coming to your communityAsylum reception centres

What will it be like having a reception centre nearby?

72,000 refugees from Ukraine have sought protection in NorwayPress releases

05.01.2024

In 2023 there were almost as many refugees from Ukraine as in 2022.

Assisted return to UkraineGuide for applicants

If your application for protection is still being processed, or if it has been rejected, you can apply for help to return home. This is called assisted return.

EMN Focussed Study – National Contribution from Norway (2013)European Migration Network

Identification of victims of trafficking in human beings in international protection and forced return procedures.

Have applied: Can I work when I have applied for protection (asylum)?Guide for applicants

Check if you can work or participate in voluntary work before your application is processed, and how to apply for a work permit for asylum seekers.