Want to apply Protection (asylum)

You can apply for protection (asylum) if you are being persecuted or if you fear persecution or inhumane treatment in your home country.

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Apply for collective protection for Ukrainians in Norway

Ukrainian refugees will be granted collective protection in Norway. Here you will find information about who can apply, rights and obligations for the permit, and how to apply.

Applying for protection (asylum) in Norway

You can apply for protection (asylum) if you are persecuted or if you fear persecution or inhumane treatment in your home country.

To apply for protection (asylum), you must be in Norway or at the Norwegian border.
Norwegian authorities are not able to help you to travel to Norway.

Applying for protection (asylum) when you already have a residence permit in Norway

If you have a permanent residence permit, or a temporary residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, you cannot be granted protection (asylum) in Norway.

Applying for protection (asylum) when you are not in Norway

If you are not in Norway, you cannot apply for protection (asylum).

The UNHCR decides who they propose as resettlement refugees to Norway.

Applying for protection (asylum) for children who are born in Norway

Residence permit for children of asylum seekers and refugees.

Protection (asylum) and travel document for family members of refugees

Family members who have come to Norway through family immigration.

Apply for a temporary work permit

Permit for working while you are waiting for an answer to your application.

Information for you who have applied for protection (asylum) in Greece

Read about the possibility of having your application processed in another EU / EEA country.

Transfer refugee status to Norway

Travel document and transfer of refugee status to Norway if you have been granted a residence permit in Norway, and have refugee status in another country.

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