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    Protection (asylum)

Have applied I live in an ordinary asylum reception centre. What do I need to know?


An ordinary asylum reception centre provides housing for asylum seekers who are waiting for, or who have received, an answer to their application.

Healthcare

Asylum seekers are entitled to healthcare from they arrive in Norway requesting asylum.

Schools and kindergartens

Information about kindergartens and schools.

Leave of absence

You can apply for permission to live away from the reception centre for a period without losing your place.

Financial assistance

Here you will find an application form and more information about what you can receive assistance for.

Living at or moving from a reception centre

Information for people who wish to live at a reception centre or who want to move to a private address.

Alternative accommodation to reception centres

If you have particular needs for care or follow-up that cannot feasibly be met in an ordinary reception centre, you can apply for alternative accommodation.

If you are unsure if you live in an ordinary asylum reception centre, please ask someone who works at the centre.

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