Exceptions for income requirements when applying for family immigration with a refugee in NorwayMessages

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.

Somalis who apply for Norwegian citizenship must have a Somali passportMessages

13.12.2018

If you are applying for Norwegian citizenship after 1 January 2019, it is now a requirement that you have a passport from Somalia. If you do not already have a Somali passport, you must get one now.

Family immigration with a person who has protection (asylum) in NorwayDefinition of word or term

If you are applying to live with a person in Norway who has been granted protection, you can be allowed to do so without any requirements as to this person’s income. But you have to remember to apply in time.

Want to apply: Local border traffic permit for people from the Barents RegionGuide for applicants

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.

Applicants from Eritrea will be able to hand in their applications in several locationsMessages

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.

FeesDefinition of word or term

Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.

Introduction benefits no longer counted as income for family immigration applicationsMessages

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.

Many applicants do not have to meet twice with the policeMessages

15.04.2021

From 16 April 2021, you must give your fingerprints and a photo of your face when you submit your application to the police or a VFS Application Centre/embassy if you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA.

Have been granted an immigrant's passport for a single journeyGuide for applicants

If you have been granted an immigrant's passport for a single journey, you must attend an appointment with the police.

More variation in waiting times for residence permit applicationsMessages

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.

Somali citizens who do not have refugee status must obtain a Somali passportMessages

03.09.2019

The Government has decided that Norwegian authorities recognise some Somali passports as travel documents from 1 August 2018.

Changes in Norwegian language requirements for obtaining Norwegian citizenshipMessages

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.

Checklists which explain which documents you must hand in with your applicationDefinition of word or term

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.