Immigration and integration
The government is working to reduce the number of asylum seekers without the need for protection, faster settlements of persons who receive residence, and faster return of persons without legal residence in Norway.
Questions and answers about Norwegian immigration policy
How is responsibility divided between the Ministry, the Directorate of Immigration and the Immigration Appeals Board?
Readmission agreements
Overview of countries Norway has signed readmission agreements with.
Statistics on immigration
Key figures and facts about immigration to Norway.
More on immigration and integration
Latest on immigration and integration
What's new
- The Government is changing the rules: Norway will grant collective protection to fewer Ukrainians Press release 27/09/2024
- Nordic Ministerial Meeting on Immigration in Rosendal Press release 16/08/2024
- Restricting the possibilities of entry for Russian citizens Press release 23/05/2024
- Extension of collective protection for Ukrainians Press release 19/04/2024
- Municipalities in Norway still very willing to settle refugees Press release 13/03/2024
Documents
- Return Strategy 2023 – 2029 Plans/strategy 29/05/2024
- Instruction GI-06/2024 – Rejection of Russian citizens with Schengen visas for tourist purposes and other non-essential travel, in accordance with section 126, first paragraph of the Immigration Act Circular 27/05/2024
- The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026) Plans/strategy 06/09/2023
- Migration and Integration 2021–2022 Report 16/01/2023
- GI-11/2022 – Instruction on transfer to Norway of former local employees of Norwegian authorities in Afghanistan, in connection with NATO’s international operations in Afghanistan Circular 03/06/2022
Contact
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
E-mail: postmottak@jd.dep.no
Phone:
+47 22 24 90 90
Address:
Postboks 8005 Dep, 0030 Oslo
Visitor address:
Gullhaug Torg 4A, Oslo
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
E-mail: postmottak@aid.dep.no
Phone:
+47 22 24 90 90
Address:
Postboks 8019 Dep, 0030 Oslo
Visitor address:
Akersgata 64, 0180 Oslo