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Asylum seekers over the age of 18 who live in an asylum reception centre have a statutory right and obligation to participate in Norwegian language instruction.
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The table shows how many people applied for protection (asylum) each year in the period from 2007 to 2014 and their citizenship.
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This ad hoc query concerns campaigns aiming to inform (possible) migrants in third countries about the risks and disadvantages of illegal migration.
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This table show the number of applications for temporary collective protection due to the mass flight of refugees from Ukraine in 2024, application month and citizenship.
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Contact information for employers who have questions regarding regulations or a case which is waiting to be processed for foreign employees and their family members.
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There are shorter residence requirements for certain groups than those who apply under the main citizenship rule. In some cases, exemptions may also apply to other requirements.
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There are shorter residence requirements for certain groups than those who apply under the main citizenship rule. In some cases, exemptions may also apply to other requirements.
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In order to be classed as a skilled worker, you must have completed vocational training, completed higher education or have special qualifications.
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With a permanent residence permit you can live and work in Norway indefinitely. You also have extra protection against expulsion. This used to be called a settlement permit.
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There are very few applications that can be given priority. To request priority, you must send us a detailed explanation and documentation, such as a doctor’s certificate.
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Below is useful information about getting married in Norway and applying for a residence permit in order to live with your spouse in Norway.
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In some cases, UDI must do additional investigations in your case, and then it may take longer for you to receive an answer.
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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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When you apply for protection (asylum) in Norway you will get an asylum seeker card, confirming that you have applied for protection.
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Two people can get married if they are both over the age of 18, agree to the marriage and want to marry. A child marriage is a marriage between two children, or an adult and a child. A forced marriage is when someone is married against their will.