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Norway Temporary collective protection for people displaced from Ukraine

9 facts quoted from the official source

Collective protection means that UDI does not assess the need for protection individually but gives collective protection to Ukrainians and their family members fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Can bring
spouse, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Purpose or legal basisCollective protection means that UDI does not assess the need for protection individually but gives collective protection to Ukrainians and their family members fleeing the war in Ukraine.
  • Age requirementThe government has decided that men between the ages of 18 and 60 will no longer be covered by the scheme for temporary collective protection. The change applies to persons who apply on or after 5 May 2026.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusTo be granted collective protection, it is a requirement that you are a Ukrainian citizen, and you resided in Ukraine before 24 February 2022.
  • Qualifying family relationshipBy close family members we mean spouses, cohabitants and children under the age of 18, or other family members who, before 24 February 2022, were part of the household of the person who has been granted collective protection.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementYour passport (both biometric or non-biometric passport)
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsEven if you meet the criteria listed above, you will not be granted protection if your last permanent place of residence in Ukraine was in an area that the Norwegian authorities consider safe.
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathThe permit does not form the basis for a permanent residence permit.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrende facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe time-limited permit is granted for one year at a time, but may be extended for up to four years.
  • Renewal or extensionThe time-limited permit is granted for one year at a time, but may be extended for up to four years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: Collective protection means that UDI does not assess the need for protection individually but gives collective protection to Ukrainians and their family members fleeing the war in Ukraine.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, de facto partner.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: The permit does not form the basis for a permanent residence permit.

Every answer is quoted from the official udi.no page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source udi.noLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Norway government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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