My application has been rejected Keeping permanent residency abroad
If your application to live outside Norway for more than two years without losing your permanent residency was not approved, you can submit an appeal.
The reason why your application was not approved is set out in your decision letter.
You are entitled to appeal the decision
- The deadline for appealing is 3 weeks from the date you received the decision.
- Your appeal must be in writing and signed, and a statement must be included with the reason for your appeal. Find more information on how to appeal a decision here.
- If UDI does not grant your appeal, it will be sent for reconsideration by the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE).
What you need to do now
- If you applied at least 6 months before the expiry of the two-year deadline, you must return to Norway within 2 weeks of receiving the rejection to avoid losing your permanent residence permit.
- If you applied less than 6 months before the expiry of the deadline, you will lose your permanent residence permit. You can appeal a decision that revokes your right to permanent residency.