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21.01.2020
This is a new scheme for support that is in addition to the support Ethiopians can apply for from Norwegian authorities for return and re-integration in their home country.
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16.09.2020
If UDI has received information from the Tax Administration about the reference person's income for the year 2021, we will look at the 2021 income, not the 2020 income, when we process your application.
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20.10.2023
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12.06.2018
On 20 April 2018, a new requirement was introduced for applicants seeking a residence permit to get married in Norway (fiancé permit). Both prospective marriage partners must be at least 24 years old.
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18.09.2019
If you no longer have access to your account, this does not affect your applications, or your residence permit.
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01.04.2020
The fee for applying for family immigration has now been reduced to NOK 7 800 for spouses, cohabitants and parents of refugees who are applying for family reunification
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22.02.2023
As of 1 March 2023, UDI introduced new procedures for processing applications for family immigration from persons who have been expelled from Norway with a time-limited entry ban, and who have children in Norway.
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15.12.2021
From 2022, there may be more variation in the waiting time for residence permit applications during a transitional period. UDI is changing how we process applications, aiming for more applicants to get their application decision faster.
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30.01.2024
UDI is making some changes to the information services from 1 February 2024. Here you can read about the changes.
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25.11.2019
Turkish authorities have arrested a lawyer in Türkiye who helped UDI and UNE.
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27.09.2021
To be granted family immigration, the person living in Norway (the reference person) must generally have an income. As of 1 October 2021, introduction benefits will no longer count as income when UDI assesses the income requirement.
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03.02.2020
New regulations from the EU and Schengen for visitors´ and holiday visas. You can apply for visa earlier than before, and the fees will increase.
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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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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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22.09.2022
As of 22 September 2022, Norway’s visa facilitation agreement with Russia has been suspended temporarily.