Legal status of Ukrainians in Norway

After arriving in Norway, citizens of Ukraine can:

1.           Live in Norway as tourists on the basis of a visa-free regime for 90 days within a 180-day period.

2.           Obtain the status of temporary protection.

Temporary protection status can be obtained by:

–      citizens of Ukraine who lived in Ukraine until February 24, 2022 or were outside Ukraine on vacation or visiting family members, or were forced to flee due to war (no more than 90 days until February 24, 2022);

–      persons who received protection in Ukraine until February 24, 2022;

–      close family members of the person who received temporary protection, regardless of nationality. Close members can be husband/wife, cohabitant, children under 18 years old;

–      other family members who were part of the household of the person granted temporary protection until February 24, 2022. Examples of other family members include children over 18 years old, grandparents, brothers and sisters;

–      citizens of Ukraine who already had a residence permit in Norway until February 24, 2022.

After receiving temporary protection, you have the right to:

•      medical assistance;

•      getting a place in a refugee shelter;

•      employment in Norway;

•      for the child to attend kindergarten and study at school;

•      persons aged 18 and over have the right to participate in the familiarization program (https://www.imdi.no/globalassets/dokumenter/velkommet-til-introduksjonsprogrammet-20211/imdi_introduksjonsbrosjyre_ukrainsk.pdf), which includes, in particular, learning the Norwegian language and social sciences.

People who fled Ukraine may be granted temporary protection for one year. The protection permit can be extended.

After the expiration of three years from the date of obtaining temporary protection, you can obtain a temporary residence permit, which provides grounds for further obtaining a permanent residence permit. After 5 years of residence in the country with a temporary residence permit, you can apply for a permanent residence permit.

Go to the link - https://www.udi.no/uk/want-to-apply/ to view a list of all types of residence permits or visas required to visit Norway. If you have arrived from Ukraine and wish to obtain a residence permit in Norway for reasons other than temporary protection, you should check whether you meet the requirements for obtaining a residence permit for which you intend to apply.