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Some types of residence permits 'form the basis for a permanent residence permit'. This means that they are the type of permits that count if you are going to apply for a permanent residence permit.
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If you have a permanent residence permit, or a temporary residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, you cannot be granted protection (asylum) in Norway.
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If you have a family immigration permit and have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can apply for an independent residence permit.
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If you want someone to act on your behalf in connection with your application, you must authorise a person to do so. This person can for example be your employer, a family member or another person who you trust.
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People who have fled Ukraine may be granted temporary collective protection for one year. Your protection permit may be extended.
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This Ad Hoc Query concerns rules and regulations in place to protect human rights.
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If you are applying for Norwegian citizenship, and are between 18 and 67 years of age, you are required to pass the citizenship test or the social studies test in Norwegian.
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Check if you can work or participate in voluntary work before your application is processed, and how to apply for a work permit for asylum seekers.
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If you are a Nordic citizen over the age of 18 and you have lived in Norway for seven years, you can submit notification of citizenship instead of applying. As a rule, you cannot become a Norwegian citizen by notification if you are under the age of 18.
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Female genital mutilation is a procedure that involves altering or removing the external genitalia and is an old tradition in many places. Many people call female genital mutilation 'circumcision' or 'sunna'.
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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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The objective of this project is to explore different aspects of the living conditions of irregular migrants in Norway, with the main focus on the experience of living without legal residence status.
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When you apply, you must always hand in a number of supporting documents to the police or embassy. UDI has made checklists explaining which documents you need to hand in.
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If you hold a local border traffic permit and live within 30 km of the Norwegian-Russian border, you can freely visit the Norwegian border area.
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When you are going to visit Norway, you must document that you have enough money to finance your stay here and for the return journey. If you do not have enough money yourself, the person you will be visiting will have to provide a sponsorship form.