The person being exploited may be a child, an adult in a vulnerable situation, or an adult who has been deceived or subjected to violence, threats or coercion.
Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights and is prohibited in Norway.
All phases of exploitation are prohibited, both the recruitment, transport, the provision of accommodation and receiving the person. Anyone found guilty of human trafficking risks up to ten years' imprisonment.
A period of reflection is a residence permit that is valid for six months. It is not renewable. You can be granted such a residence permit to help you break free from your circumstances, to get back on your feet and escape the influence of the traffickers. If you wish, you can also get help to report your traffickers to the authorities.
If it is necessary for you to stay in Norway while the police are investigating the ringleaders, or during the court case, you can be granted a limited residence permit for up to one year. This permit can be renewed if necessary for the investigation or the court case.
If you have testified in a human trafficking case, you can apply for protection (asylum). UDI will then consider whether you can be granted protection, a residence permit for witnesses in human trafficking cases, or a residence permit on grounds of strong humanitarian considerations.
If you are a victim of human trafficking, you can apply for protection (asylum).
If you have been granted a period of reflection or a limited residence permit, you can apply for protection (asylum) at a later time.
If you have applied for asylum, you can withdraw your asylum application and apply for a period of reflection instead. You can ask UDI to consider your asylum application at a later time.
If you have children in Norway, they can also be granted the same type of residence permit as you.