UDI guidelines

This page displays all UDI guidelines available in English, most of which are addressed to the foreign service missions. These documents were earlier known as circulars (RS), but are now known as guidelines (UDI). To view all UDI guidelines, change the language settings to bokmål.
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  • UDI 2021-007 Registration of identity information and personal data registered in the national population register

    All/parts only for immigration authorities
    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The foreign service missions
    • The Norwegian police
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    18.09.2024
    Contains attachment(s) 
    These guidelines concern the registration of identity information: name, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship and gender. They also apply to the registration of marital status, parental responsibility, relationships, addresses and deaths, as...

  • UDI 2013-007 Applying for a residence permit from Norway

    All/parts only for immigration authorities
    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    03.10.2023
    Contains attachment(s) 
    Guidelines for assessing the conditions for applying for a residence permit form Norway. The guidelines apply to all applications, except applications for protection. See the Immigration Regulations Section 10-1, cf. the Immigration Act Section 56.

  • UDI 2020-011 Application for and issue of entry visas (D-visas), and entry deadlines

    All/parts only for the UDI
    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    17.08.2020
    Last changed: 
    05.07.2022
    The guidelines provide an overview of the cases in which an entry visa (D-visa) can be issued and the procedures that must be followed. They also describe how the Directorate of Immigration sets and extends entry deadlines.

  • UDI 2020-004 Processing of applications for Schengen visas

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    15.06.2020
    Last changed: 
    04.06.2024
    Contains attachment(s) 
    These guidelines contain information about the processing of applications for Schengen visas. The guidelines supplement and must be read in conjunction with the provisions of the Visa Code and the Visa Code Handbook, both of which have been...

  • UDI 2010-022 Rejection and expulsion of EEA nationals

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The Norwegian police
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    08.02.2019
    Last changed: 
    16.01.2024
    Guidelines regarding the conditions for rejection and expulsion for foreign nationals covered by the EEA regulations.

  • UDI 2011-037 Residence on an independent basis for EEA nationals

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    23.11.2018
    Last changed: 
    10.10.2024
    Contains attachment(s) 
    Information about the right to stay in Norway for more than three months for an EEA national. The guideline does not apply for stays up to three months or right to residence as a family member of an EEA national.

  • UDI 2010-069 Lifting of a prohibition on entry or access to Norway for short visits

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    30.10.2018
    Last changed: 
    28.11.2019
    Guidelines for processing applications for the lifting of a prohibition on entry or a short visit without the prohibition on entry being annulled.

  • UDI 2015-010 Establishment of an expulsion case at the foreign service mission when incorrect information is given

    All/parts only for immigration authorities
    Recipients:
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    30.10.2018
    Last changed: 
    16.03.2022
    Contains attachment(s) 
    Procedures for the establishment of expulsion cases when the foreign service mission has discovered false identity, false documents and/or incorrect information in connection with case preparation or case processing.

  • UDI 2011-038 Posted Workers (seconded employees) and business starters who are not EEA nationals

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    30.10.2018
    Last changed: 
    13.10.2022
    Guidelines for processing the right of residence for posted workers (seconded employees) and business starters who are not EU/EEA nationals, but who are employed in an EU/EEA country.

  • UDI 2010-190 Four-year requirement for family establishment

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    05.07.2018
    Last changed: 
    28.11.2019
    More information about the requirement for sponsors to have worked or studied full-time in Norway for four years (four-year requirement) when applying for family immigration.

  • UDI 2010-049 Residence permit to receive medical treatment

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    03.07.2018
    Last changed: 
    28.11.2019
    Guidelines for granting foreign nationals residence permits for up to one year to receive medical treatment in Norway.

  • UDI 2010-015 Application for residence permits from the realm on behalf of children abroad

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    15.06.2018
    Last changed: 
    28.11.2019
    Information about the guidelines for when parents/guardians living in Norway can be allowed to apply for residence permits from the realm on behalf of their children abroad.

  • UDI 2010-051 Refusal to issue a laissez-passer to persons staying illegally in Iran – Section 12-9 of the Immigration Regulations

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    06.06.2018
    Last changed: 
    28.11.2019
    The Norwegian embassy in Tehran has previously followed the practice of issuing a laissez-passer to Iraqi and Afghan nationals, regardless of whether or not they hold a valid residence permit in Iran. The Iranian authorities have informed the...

  • UDI 2012-011 Schengen-standardised residence cards

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    23.03.2018
    Last changed: 
    14.02.2023
    Procedures for issuing residence cards, handling of lost cards and cases where fees are charged when ordering a new card. The residence card shall be issued as a Schengen-standardised residence card

  • UDI 2014-008 Administrative measures relating to a host family (quarantine)

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    20.03.2018
    Last changed: 
    28.11.2019
    Information on administrative measures relating to a host family in the event of breaches of conditions for residence permits for au pairs, see Section 27b of the Immigration Act. Including the conditions for decisions, the consequences of the...

  • UDI 2013-006 Offer of employment form

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    05.03.2018
    Last changed: 
    28.11.2019
    Guidelines for who should use the offer of employment form, how the form shall be submitted to the immigration authorities and what information shall be provided on the form. See section 23 of the Immigration Act and Section 6-9 of the Immigration...

  • UDI 2015-012 Residence permits for cultural purposes

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    27.02.2018
    Last changed: 
    03.11.2023
    Contains attachment(s) 
    Guidelines for processing applications for residence permits based on cultural purposes pursuant to section 6-22 third paragraph of the Immigration Regulations.

  • UDI 2012-016 Residence permits for musicians, performers, artists or accompanying necessary support staff

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    27.02.2018
    Last changed: 
    01.01.2021
    Contains attachment(s) 
    Guidelines for processing applications for residence permits for musicians, performers, artists or accompanying necessary support staff, see Section 6-22 first paragraph of the Immigration Regulations.

  • UDI 2016-003 Early employment and other schemes for working before a permit has been granted

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    16.02.2018
    Last changed: 
    28.11.2019
    Guidelines for when a foreign national can receive confirmation of access to start working before a permit has been granted pursuant to Section 10-4 of the Immigration Regulations. This includes the early employment scheme for skilled workers and...

  • UDI 2010-179 Residence permits for seamen on board foreign-registered ships

    Recipients:
    • The Norwegian police
    • The foreign service missions
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
    Source of law:
    • Guideline
    Published date: 
    12.02.2018
    Last changed: 
    21.11.2022
    Guidelines for processing applications for residence permits for seamen on board foreign-registered ships that engage in regular or significant activities between Norwegian ports in accordance with Section 6-6 of the Immigration Regulations.
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