Eurodac is a joint database for the EU and a few other countries – such as Norway. Its purpose is to clarify which country is responsible for processing an asylum application.
Previously, only fingerprints from asylum seekers or people who entered irregularly were stored.
As of 12 June 2026, more information will be stored in the system, including additional types of personal details and facial images along with fingerprints.
This will help to ensure:
- faster processing of asylum applications and a better overview of movement between countries
- better protection for vulnerable groups, such as unaccompanied minors
- clearer rules for when police can gain access to prevent and investigate serious crime.
Member states will now also register more categories of persons in the system, including:
- people staying illegally
- people brought ashore after search and rescue operations
- resettlement refugees.
The new Eurodac regulation is part of the EU's broader migration and asylum reform, which takes effect in 2026.
Why have I been registered in Eurodac Recast?
You are registered in Eurodac Recast because you have applied for protection in Norway, or because you were checked by the police in connection with irregular entry or an illegal stay. The regulations require member states to register fingerprints and certain other information to:
- determine which country is responsible for processing an asylum application
- see if people have traveled between multiple countries (secondary migration)
- identify people staying illegally in the EEA area
- contribute to better identification and follow-up of children
- share and use information with other systems, for instance VIS
- assist the police by allowing law enforcement authorities to search the database.
Being registered does not mean you have done anything wrong. It is part of the EU's shared system to handle asylum and migration cases safely and efficiently.
What are my rights?
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Right to access your personal data in Eurodac Recast
Anyone registered in Eurodac has the right to access the personal information stored about them in the database. In general, this right applies to all personal information in Eurodac.
To request access to the information, please fill out and send us this form:
Accessing, correcting or deleting Eurodac Recast data (pdf, 372 kB)
UDI can only find the information registered about you in Eurodac if the Norwegian immigration authorities registered you.
If other EU+ countries have collected your biometric data (fingerprints and facial images) and registered it in Eurodac, you must contact the authorities in the country or countries that collected the information.
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Right to correct or delete personal data in Eurodac Recast
All information in Eurodac must be correct. If you find incorrect information about yourself in Eurodac, you can ask for it to be corrected or deleted.
To request a correction or deletion, please fill out and send us this form:
Accessing, correcting or deleting Eurodac Recast data (pdf, 372 kB)
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Right to appeal
You can appeal if your request to view your data is denied, or if we believe there are no grounds to correct or delete information about you in Eurodac.
If you receive a rejection, you will also be given information on how to appeal to UDI. If we do not change our decision, we will forward the appeal to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
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Right to compensation
You may be entitled to compensation if information has been used or registered in violation of the rules for processing information in Eurodac.
To claim compensation, you are required to:
- write a letter explaining the reason why you are claiming compensation
- enclose documentation of the damage you have suffered
- enclose a copy of an official photo identification document, for example a passport or driving licence
- send the letter, documentation, and a copy of the identification document to UDI
You can send the claim by post to:
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
Postboks 2098 Vika
0125 Oslo
NorwayThere is no fee for claiming compensation.
If your claim is rejected, you can appeal the decision to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The deadline for appealing is three (3) weeks from the date you were notified of the rejection.
There are rules about compensation in, among others, the Personal Data Act and the Compensatory Damages Act. You may also be entitled to have necessary costs covered in your case.
Information brochures about Eurodac
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General information about Eurodac
What you need to know about Eurodac
English version will be available soon | Norwegian (pdf, 1,0 MB) | Arabic (pdf, 1,2 MB) | Dari (pdf, 1,2 MB) | Pashto (pdf, 1,2 MB) | Russian (pdf, 1,0 MB) | Spanish (pdf, 997 kB) | Tigrinya (pdf, 1,0 MB) | Ukrainian (pdf, 1,0 MB)
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Applicants for international protection
Why is my personal data transmitted to Eurodac?
English (pdf, 376 kB) | Norwegian (pdf, 380 kB) | Arabic (pdf, 536 kB) | Dari (pdf, 516 kB) | Pashto (pdf, 487 kB) | Russian (pdf, 434 kB) | Spanish (pdf, 385 kB) | Tigrinya (pdf, 407 kB) | Ukrainian (pdf, 401 kB)
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Third country nationals apprehended in connection with an irregular crossing of an external border
Why is my personal data transmitted to Eurodac?
English (pdf, 210 kB) | Norwegian (pdf, 211 kB) | Arabic (pdf, 355 kB) | Dari (pdf, 337 kB) | Pashto (pdf, 344 kB) | Russian (pdf, 270 kB) | Spanish (pdf, 248 kB) | Tigrinya (pdf, 253 kB) | Ukrainian (pdf, 294 kB)
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Third country nationals or stateless persons illegally staying in a member state
Why is my personal data transmitted to Eurodac?
English (pdf, 209 kB) | Norwegian (pdf, 211 kB) | Arabic (pdf, 356 kB) | Dari (pdf, 337 kB) | Pashto (pdf, 346 kB) | Russian (pdf, 268 kB) | Spanish (pdf, 249 kB) | Tigrinya (pdf, 253 kB) | Ukrainian (pdf, 265 kB)
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Persons resettled under a national resettlement or humanitarian admission program
Why are my fingerprints and photograph needed?
English (pdf, 206 kB) | Norwegian (pdf, 208 kB) | Arabic (pdf, 328 kB) | Dari (pdf, 325 kB) | Pashto (pdf, 334 kB) | Russian (pdf, 267 kB) | Spanish (pdf, 213 kB) | Tigrinya (pdf, 266 kB) | Ukrainian (pdf, 234 kB)
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Beneficiaries of temporary protection
Why is my personal data transmitted to Eurodac?
English (pdf, 208 kB) | Norwegian (pdf, 210 kB) | Arabic (pdf, 349 kB) | Dari (pdf, 328 kB) | Pashto (pdf, 357 kB) | Russian (pdf, 268 kB) | Spanish (pdf, 215 kB) | Tigrinya (pdf, 292 kB) | Ukrainian (pdf, 237 kB)