Information regarding the situation in the Middle East and applications for residence in Norway


Many applicants and family members of people staying in Palestine, Israel and Lebanon are contacting UDI now. Here you will find information about the application process for applicants who reside in these countries.

Published: 13.10.2023 - Last changed: 14.10.2024

Information about leaving Palestine, Israel and Lebanon

Prioritisation of applications

Family immigration from Gaza and Lebanon

Assisted departure for Norwegian citizens and their family members

  • My child is travelling from Palestine, Israel or Lebanon with the assistance of Norwegian authorities, but is dependent on me while travelling. I am a foreign citizen without a residence permit in Norway. May I travel together with the child?

  • My child is a Norwegian citizen and is travelling to Norway with the assistance of Norwegian authorities, but cannot travel alone. I am a foreign citizen and do not have a residence permit in Norway. May I accompany my child to Norway?

  • I am a family member of a Norwegian citizen who is covered by assisted departure from Gaza under the auspices of Norwegian authorities. I am not a Norwegian citizen or do not have a residence permit in Norway. Can I get an entry permit to Norway?

VFS in Beirut

Protection in Norway

  • What can the Norwegian authorities do for my family in Palestine and Israel?

Duty to return

  • Does the duty to return to Palestine, Israel and Lebanon still apply?

Deadline for departure from Norway

  • Due to a cancelled flight, I cannot return home from Norway before the expiry of my visitor visa/residence permit. What do I do?

Medical evacuation from Gaza – Medevac

  • Where can I find information about medical evacuation from Gaza?

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