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A comparative study of some European countries’ practices and experiences in tracing the parents or caregivers of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers.
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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.
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18.12.2025
UDI will now begin processing applications for asylum from Syria again. This applies to adult applicants, families with children, and unaccompanied minors.
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Contact form for residents of asylum reception centers in the Southern Region Office
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Contact form for residents of asylum reception centers in the Northern Region Office
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Contact form for residents of asylum reception centers in the Western Region Office
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Please note that the content on this page is not available in English.
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Information for journalists who wish to visit an asylum reception centre and interview residents and staff
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Please select whether you are interested in a resident permit, a visitor visa or Norwegian citizenship to find out who to contact.
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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.
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The Afghan Embassy in Oslo is now accepting applications for national passports for Afghan citizens residing in Norway. If you are an Afghan citizen without refugee status, you now apply for a passport at the Afghan Embassy in Oslo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.