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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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26.03.2024
UDI is working on updating the guide on requirements for training in the Norwegian language for those who have been granted a residence permit after 1 January 2021. Currently, the guide is not updated for those who have received a permit after this date.
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09.02.2024
Many applicants and family members of people staying in Palestine and Israel are contacting UDI now. Here you will find information regarding prioritisation of applications and the application process for applicants who are in Palestine and Israel.
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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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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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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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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.
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06.01.2016
If you have been in a European country that is part of the cooperation under the Dublin Regulation, your asylum case will be dealt with under the Dublin procedure.
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30.09.2022
Information for Russian nationals about residence permits, visitor visas and protection (asylum).
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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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28.09.2021
If you have had a residence permit as a seasonal worker in Norway and still cannot return to your home country due to coronavirus restrictions, you can apply for an extension of your residence permit.
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13.05.2024
Here you will find answers to questions about visitor visa, family immigration and protection (asylum) for those affected by the situation in Sudan.
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12.10.2020
To be exempted from the income requirement, you must be aware of two application deadlines if you apply for family immigration with a person who has been granted protection (asylum): When you have to register and when you have to submit your application.
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26.09.2023
UDI is currently conducting a user survey and we may contact you.