Change in the requirement to financially support yourself in order to get a permanent residence permitMessages

26.03.2024

From 18 April 2024, the requirement that you cannot have received financial assistance under the Social Services Act is lifted. You are still required to have your own income.

Booking and attending an appointmentDefinition of word or term

How to book an appointment to submit application documents to the police, SUA (Service Centre for Foreign Workers), or embassy / Visa Application Centre (VFS).

Change in the exceptions from the requirement for self-sufficiency in order to obtain a permanent residence permitMessages

29.12.2020

New regulations for self-sufficiency for obtaining a permanent residence permit entered into effect on 1 January 2021. The new regulations apply to new applications and applications submitted before this date that have not yet been processed.

Digital and attendance-free services - notification of Norwegian citizenship for Nordic citizensDefinition of word or term

Nordic citizens can now digitally submit a simplified notification of Norwegian citizenship without having to book an appointment with the police.

Changes to the regulations for displaced UkrainiansPress releases

07.12.2023

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is now introducing a number of changes to the regulations for displaced Ukrainians.

Information for foreign nationals affected by cancelled flightsMessages

11.07.2022

Foreign nationals who cannot return home before their permit, visa, or visa-free stay expires due to cancelled flights must change their tickets, obtain new tickets or find an alternative travel solution.

Log inDefinition of word or term

Log in to see applications you have submitted or to resume working on a draft application. You can also log in to pay application fees, make an appointment and send in documents.

Photo/passport photoDefinition of word or term

The police or the foreign service mission will take a picture of you when you arrive for your appointment. You do not need to bring a photo when you apply for a visa, residence permit or travel document. This applies to everyone, including children.

Impact of policy changes on the right to refugee family reunion (2018)European Migration Network

Ad-hoc query on evidence on the impact that policy changes on the right to refugee family reunion may have on asylum intake and the number of family reunion applications received.

UDI's information services from 1 February 2024Messages

30.01.2024

UDI is making some changes to the information services from 1 February 2024. Here you can read about the changes.

Representatives for unaccompanied minor asylum seekersDefinition of word or term

Children who come to Norway alone and apply for protection (asylum) are called unaccompanied minor asylum seekers. They have the right to have a representative appointed for them.

Discontinuation of au pair schemeMessages

15.03.2024

The au pair scheme is discontinued with effect from 15 March 2024.

Request to update your personal informationContact us

Information you can request to have changed is either in UDI's registries or in the National Population Register (Folkeregisteret).

EU Blue Card: registration and distinction of first issue and change of status (2014)European Migration Network

This Ad Hoc Query concerns the effectiveness of the Blue Card Directive with regard to attracting highly skilled workers.

Frequently asked questions about protection (asylum)Other/About UDI

Answers to frequently asked questions from people who have applied or want to apply for protection (asylum).