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.

House rules for the asylum reception centreAsylum reception centres

As a resident of the asylum reception centre, you must follow the house rules. These rules help ensure a safe and healthy living environment for you and the other residents.

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.

Afghan passportsGuide for applicants

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.

Regarding the situation in the Middle EastMessages

25.03.2026

Many applicants and family members of people staying in the Middle East are contacting UDI now. Here you will find information about the application process for applicants who reside in countries in the Middle East.

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.

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.

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: the various types of facilities in NorwayDefinition of word or term

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.

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

What will it be like having a reception centre nearby?

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.