It is important that you apply for renewal well in advance of your residence permit expiring if you want to retain all your rights.
I have an eID (BankID, Buypass or Commfides). How do I apply to renew my residence permit for protection (asylum)?
What you need to do
- Go to this digital application form (external website).
- Log in with an eID through ID-porten.
- Fill in and submit the application form.
- Book an appointment with the police.
- Attend the appointment with the police. Bring the documents you were told in the application form to hand in to the police.
I do not have an eID (BankID, Buypass or Commfides). How do I apply to renew my residence permit for protection (asylum)?
What you need to do
- Click on your type of residence permit below to apply.
- If you are applying to renew protection (asylum), click “Apply here without an electronic ID (eID)”.
- If you are applying to renew another type of residence permit, click “How to apply”.
- Print and fill in the application form.
- Call to book an appointment with the police three months before your residence permit expires.
- Attend the appointment with the police. Bring the documents you were told in the checklist to hand in to the police.
What type of residence permit do you have?
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Protection (asylum)
Requirements for renewal of a residence permit
- To have a temporary residence permit renewed, the conditions for the initial residence permit must still be met.
- There is no application fee.
Apply here without an electronic ID (eID)
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Strong humanitarian considerations
Requirements for renewal of a residence permit
- To have a temporary residence permit renewed, the conditions for the initial residence permit must still be met.
- You must pay an application fee.
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Residence permit which is limited due to doubt surrounding an applicant's identity
This applies to people who have been granted a limited residence permits in Norway because of uncertainty regarding applicant identity or due to inadequate documentation.
Requirements for renewal of a residence permit
- To have a temporary residence permit renewed, the conditions for the initial residence permit must still be met.
- You must submit the documents that UDI asked you to provide when you were granted your residence permit.
- You must pay an application fee.
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Limited residence permit granted on the basis of protection against return (under Section 74)
Requirements for renewal of a residence permit
- To have a temporary residence permit renewed, the conditions for the initial residence permit must still be met.
- There is no application fee.