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If you stay in Norway without a valid residence permit, you must return to your home country or country where you have a residence permit. You can apply for support to return home and start a new life. This is called assisted return.
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If you wish to report an immigration issue and provide tip information to UDI, you can contact us by telephone.
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This study aims to identify common challenges, present available statistics and document polices and practices.
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20.05.2021
In order to limit import infection, foreigners' access to Norway has been tightened sharply. The police can reject foreigners (deny entry to Norway) on the border for public health reasons.
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Before applying for Norwegian citizenship, please check that your stay in Norway meets the requirements for duration and continuous residence.
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15.03.2024
If you are travelling outside of Norway, you must bring a valid passport and residence card.
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A query on what kind of residence permits victims of human trafficking are entitled to in EU and Norway.
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If your application for a visitor visa is granted, a visa will be affixed to a page in your passport so that you can travel to Norway.
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This Ad Hoc Query concerns voluntary and forced returns to Sudan and Somalia.
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You have applied for permanent residence and are waiting for a reply.
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See how long it takes before you receive a reply to your application.
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When you visit a police station or foreign service mission to hand in your application for a residence permit, travel document or visa, you must also provide your fingerprints and photograph of your face if you are a citizen of a country outside EU/EEA.
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Once you have submitted your application for a visitor's visa to Norway and Schengen, the application will be processed at the embassy or by UDI.
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14.02.2024
Many applicants and family members of people staying in Afghanistan contact UDI now. Here you will find information regarding the prioritization of applications and the application process for applicants who are in Afghanistan.
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Please check whether you need a residence permit to work on board a Norwegian ship or a foreign ship in Norwegian waters.