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Asylum seekers over the age of 18 who live in an asylum reception centre have a statutory right and obligation to participate in Norwegian language instruction.
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A return decision entails that you are obligated to leave Norway and/or the EU / Schengen area by a specified date (deadline for departure)
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This overview explains the difference between different types of reception facilities available to both those seeking protection and those who have received a decision regarding their applications.
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You can receive financial assistance during your stay if you do not have money. Assistance can be in the form of pocket money or money for food.
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If you wish to report an immigration issue and provide tip information to UDI, you can contact us by telephone.
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After you have submitted your application for protection, you will be interviewed by UDI. UDI will make a decision on the basis of all the information you have given to the police and UDI, and the documents you have submitted.
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23.05.2024
The government is now further restricting the opportunity for entry to Norway for the purpose of tourism or other non-essential purposes. The change will be in effect as of 29 May.
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You can apply for family immigration if you wish to move to be with a family member in Norway.
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If you are applying for Norwegian citizenship, and are between 18 and 67 years of age, you are required to pass the citizenship test or the social studies test in Norwegian.
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02.06.2024
If you have sufficient income the required residence time for Norwegian citizenship is less. If you have sufficient income, you are required to have resided in Norway six out of the last ten years.
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The deadline for applying in accordance with the Brexit regulations was 31 December 2021.
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A leave of absence is when you have permission to be away from the reception centre without losing your place at the centre.
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Information about kindergartens and schools.
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30.08.2022
The Storting has decided to raise requirements for proficiency in spoken Norwegian to the B1 level for those seeking to obtain Norwegian citizenship. The changes will enter into effect on 1 October 2022. More information is available below.
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UDI processes personal data that we need in order to consider immigration cases and carry out our other tasks.