Important links

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Below you will find valuable information for refugees coming to Norway, Sweden and Denmark

Valuable information for refugees coming to Norway

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration

The UDI is responsible for processing applications from foreign nationals who wish to visit or live in Norway, the running of asylum reception centers and expulsion cases. On this page you will find information about protection and residence in Norway for people affected by the situation in Ukraine.

National Arrival Center

The National Arrival Center (NAS) is the first stop for asylum seekers coming to Norway. The UDI has overall responsibility for the center.

Asylregistrering i NorgeAsylsøkere som ikke oppholder seg på Østlandet, kan fra og med onsdag 16. mars 2022 kl 08:00 registrere seg i sitt lokale politidistrikt. 

Alternative to reception centres

If you have close family members who are settled in a municipality or you need adjustments, which are not feasible in a regular asylum reception centre, you can apply for an alternative to reception centre placement.


Norway is geographically divided into 11 counties (fylke). Each county is divided into smaller municipalities (kommune). It is the responsibility of each municipality to organize help for the refugees. Here is a list of the largest municipalities and a link to their webpage with information regarding refugees from Ukraine:

Valuable information for refugees coming to Sweden

Swedish Migra­tion Agency

On this page they have gathered information about the situation in Ukraine and what applies to people who are coming to Sweden in connection with the conflict. 

Are your interested in helping refugees arriving in Sweden?

Interested in renting out accommodation

Stockholm municipality is looking for private individuals who rent out their homes to refugees due to the war in Ukraine. https://socialtstod.stockholm/nyanlanda/bostad/hyr-ut-din-bostad/

Valuable information for refugees coming to Denmark

Udlændinge- og Integrationsministeriet

The Ministry is responsible for ministerial services and the overall planning and administration of legislation in the area of ​​foreigners and integration. Under this, the ministry deals with specific cases about e.g. humanitarian residence and citizenship.