Norway: from 1 July 2026 a refused extension of collective protection can no longer be appealed

WHAT CHANGED From 1 July 2026 there is no longer a right to appeal a refused extension of collective protection; this also applies to decisions received before 1 July that mentioned a right to appeal. [1] The government decided to extend the collective protection scheme by one year: permits can be extended for another year, including for those who have had collective protection for four years. [2] The Ministry of Justice and Public Security will send out for consultation a proposal to extend the limit for collective protection from five to seven years. This does not mean it has been adopted; UDI does not know if or when it will be. [5, 6, 7] WHO IS AFFECTED People with collective protection in Norway. [2] WHAT TO DO Nothing needs to be done for the permit to be extended: the decision and a new residence card are sent by post. If the conditions are not met, you will be notified. [3, 4] VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE (English) [1] “From 1 July 2026, you will no longer have the right to appeal if you are refused an extension of collective protection. This also applies if you have received a decision before 1 July stating that you have the right to appeal.” [2] “The government has decided to extend the collective protection scheme by one year. Those who have collective protection can have their permit extended for another year. This also applies to those who have had collective protection for four years.” [3] “You do not need to do anything to have your permit extended, and you will have the decision and a new residence card sent to your postal address.” [4] “If you do not meet the conditions for extension, you will be notified.” [5] “The Ministry of Justice and Public Security will send a proposal out for public consultation to extend the limit for collective protection from five to seven years.” [6] “Sending a proposal out for consultation means that the Government is asking for input from, among others, other public authorities and organisations. It does not mean that the proposal has been adopted, and the proposal may be changed.” [7] “UDI does not know if or when the proposal will be adopted.” Source: UDI — https://www.udi.no/en/important-messages/new-case-processing-rules-for-collective-protection-and-exemptions-from-the-requirement-for-an-asylum-interview/ Also: https://www.udi.no/en/important-messages/the-collective-protection-scheme-is-extended-by-one-year/ Also: https://www.udi.no/en/important-messages/proposal-to-extend-collective-protection-from-five-to-seven-years/ Quotes checked against the official source on 23.10.2026.