Can I request priority?
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You can request priority
Based on the information you have provided about your application type and situation, you can request priority.
How do I request priority?
You must write a letter explaining why you think your case should be prioritised and send it to us.
You must also send us documentation, for example a doctor’s certificate.
If you submit documents that are not in Norwegian or English, you must also attach a translation from an authorised translator.
Send the documents to UDI - Request for priority
Log in with your user account
In order to send us any documents, you must first log in to your user account. If you have not yet registered an account with us, you can create a new account using the link at the bottom of this page (in Norwegian) (external website) and type in your email address.
Find your application under “Submitted applications” and click on the “Upload documents” button
After you click on «Upload documents”, you will be taken to a page with the heading, “Send documents to UDI”.
Select “Request for priority” as the document type
You must select the document type called “Request for priority”. Upload the document containing your explanation for why you wish for your application to be given priority.
If you are sending in documents that are not in Norwegian or English, you must also attach a translation by an authorised translator.
Documentation such as doctor’s certificates and translations must be uploaded under the document type, “Request for priority”.
What happens if I request priority?
Even if UDI determines that your application can be prioritised, it is not certain that your application can be processed as quickly as you would like. We may need more information before we can reach a decision on your application, for instance. If we need more information, you will receive a letter stating that we are prioritising your application and we will specify which information we need.
Unfortunately, we are not able to tell you how long it will take before you receive an answer, and we cannot provide any information concerning waiting times over the phone.
If UDI determines that your application cannot be given priority, we will send a letter to notify you.