
New residence permit proposed for Ukrainians working in Norway
The government proposes a new work permit for Ukrainians with collective protection. Find out who could qualify, the income requirements and the timeline.
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The government proposes a new work permit for Ukrainians with collective protection. Find out who could qualify, the income requirements and the timeline.

The work-based residence proposal also covers partners and children under 20. Read about family income requirements, proposed fees and unresolved questions.

The government will not discontinue collective protection in 2027. The five-year limit and the work-based residence proposal must still be considered separately.

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.

If you travel to Ukraine while you have collective protection, UDI may revoke your residence permit. Here are the rules – and when a visit is allowed.

New NIBR research: only 9% of Ukrainian refugees in the Nordics want to go home as soon as the war ends. Trust in the authorities and the children's future decide it.

Norway has not decided what will happen after five years of collective protection. Here you can see what is confirmed, what is uncertain, and what you can do now.

Can you change from collective protection to a work permit? See current residence-time rules and what was only proposed in the September 2026 consultation.