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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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ProtectionDefinition of word or term
Protection (asylum) means being granted a resident permit as a refugee in Norway.
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You can be granted a residence permit in Norway if you are going on a working holiday for young adults, if you are a working guest in agriculture, an employee of a humanitarian/non-profit/religious organisation, or an artist, musician or performer.
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There are two types of ID numbers in Norway: D numbers and national identity numbers.
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Norway’s legal basis for collective protection in a mass flight situation is set out in the Immigration Act, Section 34.
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Your application for protection (asylum) in Norway has been rejected, but you have been given a permit to stay in Norway until you turn 18 years old.
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How to book an appointment to submit application documents to the police, SUA (Service Centre for Foreign Workers), or embassy / Visa Application Centre (VFS).
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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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02.12.2021
UDI and UNE have decided to postpone further the duty to return to Afghanistan until 31 January 2022. This means that the police will not carry out forced returns to Afghanistan during this period.
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Some people who apply for a study permit can submit the application in Norway or travel to Norway before they have received an answer to their application.
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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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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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01.12.2021
The duty to return voluntarily to Ethiopia after a final refusal has been temporarily suspended until 30 April 2022. This means that no one will be forcibly returned to Ethiopia now.
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BrexitDefinition of word or term
Information about Brexit and answers to frequently asked questions.
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UDI decides which foreign citizens with a Norwegian national identity number (fødselsnummer) should be registered as moved from Norway in the National Population Register.