Temporary Collective Protection (Midlertidig kollektiv beskyttelse)

Must be a Ukrainian citizen who was a resident in Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

Must have fled Ukraine due to the war.

Must not have residency in a country other than Ukraine or Norway as of 24 February 2022.

Must not have stayed illegally in Norway or had a duty to return on 24 February 2022.

Must not have dual citizenship in a country considered safe by the UDI.

Must not have another valid residence permit in Norway.

Men between the ages of 18 and 60 are not eligible for collective protection (applies to new applications on or after 5 May 2026); exceptions exist for sole carers of children, those with documented military exemption, and medical evacuees via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Persons from the 14 Ukrainian regions designated safe by UDI (including Lviv, Kyiv province, Zakarpattia, and others) are excluded from collective protection and must pursue individual protection instead (applies to applications after 28 September 2024).