
Refused permanent residence: how the appeal process works
Find the appeal deadline in your UDI decision, respond to the reasons for refusal and document your case. Learn what happens at UDI and UNE, and what to check about temporary residence.
Practical everyday topics for immigrants in Norway.
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Find the appeal deadline in your UDI decision, respond to the reasons for refusal and document your case. Learn what happens at UDI and UNE, and what to check about temporary residence.

Learn what to check before using a marriage certificate, birth certificate or diploma in Norway. UDI, the National Population Register and HK-dir may have different document requirements.

Find out whom to contact about a new address, passport, job, separation or family situation while you have or are applying for residence.

Will a partner, friend or employer help with your UDI case? Learn what a power of attorney grants access to, how to submit it and how to revoke it.

An approval from UDI is the start of a few practical steps. Read the decision, check your residence card and passport, travel rules and what still applies to your family and citizenship.

Learn what a certificate of residence shows, who can get one and how to order the right version. We also explain D numbers, family certificates and use abroad.

Want to stop a UDI application? Learn the difference between a registered and submitted application, how to withdraw it in writing and when the fee may be refunded.

Find the basis, duration and conditions in your UDI decision. An anonymised example shows what to note before considering permanent residence.

The child's own permits and residence time count. Before the 18th birthday, check age at application for tests and at decision for income.

Do you run a sole proprietorship? Learn the difference between turnover and profit, what UDI requests, and how to show business income alongside wages.

Parental benefit may count as income, while unpaid leave needs extra checking. See which NAV and employment documents to gather before applying.

From September 2026, more third-country nationals can get a Norwegian ID card that is not valid for travel. Check the requirements for identity numbers, residence cards and documents.