Residence and citizenship2 min read
UDI systems: NOK 388 million proposed for 2027
Norway proposes NOK 388 million for modernisation in 2027. New UDI systems are being developed, but the budget sets no response date for your case.
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Residence and citizenship2 min read
Resettlement refugees: 100 places proposed for 2027
Norway proposes 100 resettlement places in 2027. This is not a cap on all asylum applications. Find out who selects refugees and what happens next.
Hlib Suslov
Residence and citizenship2 min read
Palestine: statelessness and citizenship clarified in 2026
An instruction of 14 October 2026 clarifies who is stateless when applying for Norwegian citizenship. Three groups require a separate assessment.
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Residence and citizenship2 min read
Afghanistan: new refugee status instruction in 2026
An instruction of 16 October 2026 changes UDI’s review of refugee status for some Afghan citizens. See who is covered and which exceptions apply.
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Residence and citizenship2 min read
Collective protection: proposal for up to 7 years in 2026
Norway proposes extending collective protection from 5 to 7 years. The consultation closes on 10 November 2026. See what this means for your stay.
Hlib Suslov
Practical5 min read
State-authorised translator in Norway: how to find one
Find a state-authorised translator for your documents. Check the language direction, recipient’s requirements, delivery format and total price before ordering.
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Practical5 min read
Foreign documents in Norway: translation, apostille or legalisation?
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.
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Residence and citizenship3 min read
Work-based residence for Ukrainians: consultation and debate in 2026
The proposal is under consultation until 30 October 2026. Read the parties' first reactions, open questions and the route towards a possible UDI application scheme.
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Society and history6 min read
When Norwegians were immigrants: emigration to America
Around 800,000 Norwegians emigrated to America. Here are the numbers, reasons, the language bans they faced—and the year Norway itself became an immigration country.
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Society and history4 min read
Immigrant Groups in Norway 2026: Who Came, When, and Why?
Overview of the largest immigrant groups in Norway in 2026: their size, when they arrived, and why they chose Norway – with fresh data from Statistics Norway.
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Society and history4 min read
Attitudes towards immigrants 2026: SSB sees less positive views
Statistics Norway's annual 2026 survey shows attitudes towards immigrants became somewhat less positive for a third year in a row, but most Norwegians remain positive.
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Transport5 min read
Converting an EU, UK, or Swiss driving licence in Norway 2026
How to convert a driving licence from the EU/EEA, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland to a Norwegian licence. Requirements, fees, and deadlines explained for 2026.
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