Children under 18 years old who have applied for protection (asylum) and do not have parents in Norway

Information about waiting times in multiple languages

Who is UDI interviewing, and whose applications are being answered at present?

UDI will conduct interviews with unaccompanied minors who are seeking protection on an ongoing basis. If your case comes under the Dublin Regulation, it may take several months to determine whether your case is to be processed in Norway or in another country where you have registered your fingerprints.

If UDI does not need to carry out further investigations after the interview, we will reach a decision as soon as we can.

Special information concerning applications for protection from applicants from Syria

UDI has resumed processing asylum applications from Syrian citizens and stateless individuals from Syria. We will call in the first applicants for an interview during January. There are many applicants waiting to be interviewed, so it may still be a long time before you are called in for an interview.

The situation in Syria has changed significantly. UDI has to evaluate applications based on the current situation. Therefore, it will take more time to process these cases. You may also experience that some people receive an answer before you, even if they applied after you. Some cases take more time than others.

Most applicants from Syria have not had their asylum interview. If you have not had your asylum interview yet, you will be called in for it. We will notify you when it is your turn to be interviewed. You do not need to contact us; we will contact you.

Why do some people receive an answer before me?

We are giving priority to the applicants who have been waiting the longest. In some cases, however, it takes us longer to carry out an interview and to process the application. Even though you may have been waiting longer than others, we have not forgotten your case. It may take longer to process a case for reasons such as:

  • We need more time to investigate your case after the interview.
  • We have determined that your case is to be processed by another country under the Dublin Regulation. This may result in you having to wait longer than others for an interview.

If you have not been interviewed or received an answer due to other reasons, we will inform your lawyer why it is taking more time.

We understand that waiting can be challenging, and we are working diligently to process all asylum applications as efficiently as possible.

It is not necessary to contact UDI to ask when your case will be finished. We will send the answer to your lawyer.

Is there anything I can do to cut down on the waiting time?

You can make sure that we receive your identity documents as soon as possible.

  • If you have original identity documents, you are to present them at your local police station. You can ask your representative / legal guardian to help you submit all your documents.
  • If you have copies and photos, you can take them with you to your interview. Alternatively, you can send them by post to UDI:

Utlendingsdirektoratet (UDI)
Postboks 2098 Vika
0125 Oslo

Remember to write your DUF number on the documents. Your representative can help you with this.

Information updates

This information on waiting times applies from 15 January 2026.

The information will be updated in mid-June 2026, or before if substantial changes occur.