Immigration and integration
The Ministry of Justice has responsibility for the Government’s immigration and integration policy. 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.
Related topics and insights
What's new
Latest news
- Stricter rules for travellers from the USA Press release 09/07/2021
- Entry restrictions for families and romantic partners eased Press release 02/07/2021
- Entry restrictions: Changes to the documentation requirements for foreign nationals who reside in Norway Press release 24/05/2021
- Exceptions from entry restrictions – Easing the documentation requirements for foreign nationals residing in Norway Press release 14/05/2021
- Deportation of foreigners who do not register prior to arrival or submit to testing at the border Press release 15/02/2021
- New statutory authority relating to requirements for a negative Covid-19 test result prior to entry into Norway and deportations in the event of violations of quarantine regulations Press release 12/12/2020
- More family members may come to Norway Press release 23/10/2020
- Norway begins process of relocation for asylum seekers from Greece Press release 10/09/2020
Documents
Immigration and Immigrants 2015–2016
Report from Norway to the OECD with statistics on migration and on the composition of immigrants and their Norwegian-born children.
Latest documents
- Meld. St. 14 (2020–2021) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021 Report to the Storting 12/02/2021
- Immigration and Integration 2019–2020 Report 22/12/2020
- G-16/2020 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health Circular 16/07/2020
- Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health Regulation 29/06/2020
Contact
Department for Integration
E-mail: postmottak@kd.dep.no
Phone: 22 24 74 61
Address: Postboks 8119 Dep, , 0032 Oslo
Visitor address: Kirkegata 18, 0032 Oslo
Ministry of Education and Research
E-mail: postmottak@kd.dep.no
Phone: +47 22 24 90 90
Address: Postboks 8119 Dep, 0032 Oslo
Visitor address: Kirkegata 18, Oslo