Norway•EuropeResidence Permit for Asylum/Protection
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Refugee status for persons persecuted or fearing persecution in their home country. Valid for 5 years, renewable. Entitles holder to asylum travel document.
Asylum protection is granted to persons persecuted or fearing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Norway processes asylum claims through UDI.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport or travel document
Any travel document if available
OptionalPersonal statement
Account of persecution/fear
Supporting documentation
Any evidence of persecution
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Refugee travel document
- Family reunification possible
- Social support available
Considerations
- Long processing times
- Cannot return to home country
- Must prove persecution
- Complex application process
Application Process
Enter Norway
Be in Norway or at Norwegian border to apply
Contact police
Register with police to begin asylum process
Report to arrival centre
As of July 15, 2024, register at National Arrival Centre in Råde
Initial interview
Police conduct preliminary interview
UDI processing
Directorate of Immigration assesses claim
Final interview/decision
Detailed interview and asylum decision
Application Forms
Asylum Application
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