FormsDefinition of word or term

All of UDI's application forms, and standard contracts which must be submitted with different types of applications, can be found on this page. 

Misuse of family reunification legal provisions (2016)European Migration Network

Maps Member States’ experiences with all forms of family reunification legal provisions.

Temporary asylum and cessation of refugee status in Scandinavia – policies, practices, and dilemmas (2020)European Migration Network

Following the 2015 asylum crisis in Europe, the Scandinavian countries introduced new forms of temporary asylum permits. In this paper we compare these emerging temporary regimes.

EMN Study on Comparative overview of national protection statuses in the EU and NorwayEuropean Migration Network

If a person does not meet the criteria for refugee status or subsidiary protection, Member States may offer national protection. This EMN study shows that there are a total of 60 different forms of national protection in these countries.

Applying for protection (asylum) when you already have a residence permit in NorwayGuide for applicants

If you have a permanent residence permit, or a temporary residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, you cannot be granted protection (asylum) in Norway.

Have you lost access to your account in the Application Portal?Messages

18.09.2019

If you no longer have access to your account, this does not affect your applications, or your residence permit.

Exemptions from requirements for spoken Norwegian and the citizenship tests for applicants seeking Norwegian citizenshipDefinition of word or term

You may apply for an exemption from the oral test of Norwegian and the citizenship test for reasons related to health, personal circumstances or on the grounds of other weighty considerations.

New application form for assisted returnMessages

19.06.2019

From Wednesday 19 June 2019 all those who wish to apply for assisted return will use a new and simplified application form on UDI’s website.

Norwegian language training requirement to obtain a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

You do not need to complete Norwegian language training to obtain a permanent residence permit if you have passed all four parts of the Norwegian exam at level A2 or higher, or if the municipality has granted you an exemption.

About UDI: About the websiteOther/About UDI

Information about how www.udi.no is organised, how to make adjustments to the website and how UDI handles information sent to us online. 

Invitation for a visitor visaDefinition of word or term

If you plan to apply for a visitor visa to visit someone in Norway, for example family, friends, a business or an organisation, they must send you a written invitation.

Changes in Norwegian language requirements for obtaining Norwegian citizenshipMessages

30.08.2022

The Storting has decided to raise requirements for proficiency in spoken Norwegian to the B1 level for those seeking to obtain Norwegian citizenship. The changes will enter into effect on 1 October 2022. More information is available below.

Have applied: Financial assistanceGuide for applicants

You can receive financial assistance during your stay if you do not have money. Assistance can be in the form of pocket money or money for food.

Crime Control in the Borderlands of EuropeEuropean Migration Network

The purpose of this project is to map the progressive intertwining and merging of crime control and migration control practices in Europe and to examine their implications.

Residence permits forming the basis for a permanent residence permitDefinition of word or term

Some types of residence permits 'form the basis for a permanent residence permit'. This means that they are the type of permits that count if you are going to apply for a permanent residence permit.