According to the Norwegian authorities, all Ukrainian citizens and their families displaced due to the war can receive temporary collective protection.
Norway is considering the idea of increasing the period of collective protection for Ukrainian refugees from 3 to 5 years. This step is intended to provide the Norwegian government and parliament with additional time and space to effectively resolve the issue with Ukrainian refugees. This is stated on the Norwegian government website.
In addition, the possibility of providing a regular residence permit is being discussed, which could also be an important step in providing Ukrainians with a more stable and secure residence status in the country.
“The situation in Ukraine remains unpredictable, and the possibility of extending the permit for two additional years will allow us to make informed decisions at a time convenient for us,” says the head of the Ministry of Justice and Emergency Situations Emilia Enger Mehl.
Previously, permits under the temporary collective protection scheme were issued for a period of one year, but extensions of up to three years are now possible. By March 2025, for the first Ukrainians arriving in Norway, this will result in reaching the maximum period under current legislation.
When making future decisions, the experience and practices of other European countries will be taken into account. Even if the period of temporary collective protection is extended, the government reserves the right to consider ending the scheme and moving to standard permitting procedures by the end of the five-year period.
Temporary collective protection can be received by all citizens of Ukraine and members of their families forced to leave their homes due to the war. However, the following persons are not entitled to receive collective protection:
- did not reside in Ukraine before February 24, 2022;
- lived in Norway or another country before February 24, 2022;
- have a residence permit in Norway;
- not a citizen of Ukraine, but have a residence permit in Ukraine.
Note that during the first six months of the integration program, the payment is about 1,800 euros (76,097 UAH) per adult. Over time, this amount is adjusted, reducing it to approximately 650 euros (27,479 UAH) per adult and from 250 (10,569 UAH) to 350 euros (14,796 UAH) for each child.
Let us remind you that on April 12 it became known that in a number of European countries the rules for accepting refugees are changing. We are talking about Germany, Sweden, Latvia, Romania, Moldova, France, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland.
