As of today, there is a temporary collective protection program for Ukrainians, which is provided for a period of 1 year.
You can apply for it at the Norwegian border. At the same time, people in the country can do so at police stations. People who have acquaintances and relatives in the country can go to them immediately and then contact the police station or the National Arrival Center.
If you do not have relatives, you can register at the Råde National Arrival Center at Mosseveien 58, 1640 Råde Nasjonalt Ankomstsenter.
The National Arrival Center provides accommodation and food, including for babies. You will live in a common tent hall. There are several rooms for people with special needs. There is a playground for children. It is allowed to leave the center only from 8 am to 11 pm. Visitors are not allowed, but you can go to them yourself.
When you arrive in the center, you will be in the waiting area, and then:
• You will pass a security check
• You will be interviewed by the Immigration Police
• You must provide fingerprints
• The police may ask you to access your phone, tablet or computer for verification. You will get everything back later conducting an inspection.
• you will receive an access card to the center, with your name and photo.
The card is used to get to different areas of the center as well as for entering and exiting the center.
• you will receive an asylum seeker's certificate
• you will receive information about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant shelter
• You must hand over all identity documents to the police
• If you spend the night here, you will be provided with a bed and a new bed linen. Due to the lack of space in the center, some will be given the opportunity overnight elsewhere. You will be provided with relevant information .
• You will have a medical examination to see if you have tuberculosis
• You will be able to obtain information from NOAS (Norwegian Organization
asylum seekers).
Interpreters usually work at the center.
After completing all the documents, you will be transferred to a refugee center or you will be able to look for housing.
It is worth noting that you can be sent to another center if there are many people. After completing the documentation, you will need to wait for a response from UDI. If it is positive, you will receive a residence permit and financial assistance from the state in the amount of 5,000 krone for two. The exact amounts should be specified on the website. There you will read about your rights and responsibilities.
Children should undergo the same procedure with adults.
Detailed information on registration with the local police can be found at the link.
The UDI website has a separate page for unaccompanied asylum seekers in Norway, which lists algorithms and recommendations.
Remember that you are not allowed to work in the country while you are waiting for a response to UDI protection. However, you have the right to apply for a job.
General information on obtaining collective protection can be found here.
