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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.
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25.09.2020
Foreign nationals who could not return home before their permit, visa, or visa-free stay expired due to the corona situation must return home. Stays after the departure deadline may result in rejection of entry or expulsion.
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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.
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30.08.2019
From 8 July 2019, citizens of Eritrea can hand in their applications in several countries in the region around Eritrea. The Norwegian embassy in Nairobi will be responsible for applications from these countries.
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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.
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22.03.2024
Bulgaria and Romania will become part of the Schengen area from 31 March 2024. Here you can read more about what this means.
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30.04.2024
In the coming months, there are several things that will affect the availability of UDI's information services. Here you can read updated information about our information services.
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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.
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30.09.2022
Information for Russian nationals about residence permits, visitor visas and protection (asylum).
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15.03.2024
The au pair scheme is discontinued with effect from 15 March 2024.
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02.03.2015
If you are an EU/EEA national and lose your job in Norway, you can search for a new job here.
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25.11.2019
Turkish authorities have arrested a lawyer in Türkiye who helped UDI and UNE.
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14.08.2018
From 24 August, Turkish citizens who are travelling through Oslo airport on their way to another country outside the Schengen area will need a visa, even if they are not going to leave the airport.
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07.11.2019
From 15 December, Syrian citizens who are travelling through Oslo airport on their way to another country outside the Schengen area will need a visa, even if they are not going to leave the airport.
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22.09.2022
As of 22 September 2022, Norway’s visa facilitation agreement with Russia has been suspended temporarily.