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
- 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
- Romantic partners and family members of Norwegians may now come to Norway to visit Press release 10/07/2020
- Contributions to the migration situation in Greece Press release 04/03/2020
- Temporary regulations to ensure continued right of residence for British citizens in Norway News story 11/10/2019
- Readmission agreement between Norway and Pakistan has come into force Press release 03/05/2019
- Increased Support for the Qualifications Passport for Refugees Press release 12/03/2019
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
- Immigration and Integration 2019–2020 Report 22/12/2020
- G-14/2020 – 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
- 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