Contact points

The best way to start is with researching interconnected points in your immigration process. Here you will find descriptions of interconnected points with links to the official websites. Under each contact point, you will find useful tips and advice, in the immigration process.

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) is responsible for processing applications from foreign nationals who want to visit or live in Norway, and the running of asylum reception centres and expulsion cases. Use the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) official English website to find information and guidance about applications for permits and visas, and the registration process when immigrating to Norway. 

Checklist 

Go to the website and click on “checklists” where you select the right application, and you will be directed to another webportal, where you write in your citizenship. After you have written in your citizenship, then you will be directed to a checklist with documents you must deliver together with your application/registration process. Use the button “View explanation” if you need clarification about documents in the checklist.

Waiting time 

Go to the website and click on “waiting time” where you select case to be directed to another webportal, where you answer the questions regarding your case. After you have answered the questions, you will be directed to a guide about the waiting time for your application. Be aware of that waiting times change depending on capacity to UDI. It is recommended to apply months ahead of time to wait for reply before you move here.

Power of Attorney 

Go to the website and scroll down on the main website, where you click “words definitions”, and be directed to a webportal about words definitions in alphabetic order. Scroll down to the letter P and select “Power of Attorney/Authorisation” where you will find guidance about this choice. Be aware of that it does not make the application/registration process faster, but it can be an assistance from someone else if you need help with it.

The Norwegian Immigration Police (Utlendingsenheten)

The second contact point for immigration is the Norwegian police or Utlendingsenheten, which is connected to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). Go to the website www.politiet.no and scroll down to the bottom on the website to find “English site”, where you will be directed to a English webportal. Select “Residence permits and protections” to find guidance about permits and protection in Norway. 

Book your appointment 

Depending upon your own case in the immigration process, you are required to register yourself at the nearest police station, upon arrival to Norway. To be able to register yourself, you must book an appointment with the police online. Go to the webportal for residence permits and protection, where you will find “where to meet”, and be directed to a new webportal. Search for the nearest police station and make an appointment with them through the application portal to your official account. Remember you must have an appointment with them. 

The Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten)

The third contact point is the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) for information and guidance and duties, national population registry, and the foreign webportal. You can use this website by choosing the foreign webportal to find guidance about moving to Norway. 

Book your appointment 

Book your appointment with the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) ahead of time before arrival to Norway. Go to www.skatteetaten.no and select English, and click on “contact us”, and be directed to the contact portal. Scroll down on the page to find tax offices where you click on “find your tax office”, where you will be directed to the booking webportal. Mo i Rana Tax Administration Office is the nearest office for Mo i Rana.