You can appeal

What happens when you appeal a decision?

  1. When you submit an appeal, UDI will look at your case again.
  2. UDI can then either approve your application or send it on to the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) who will consider your appeal. If we forward your appeal to UNE, we will notify you by email or sms.
  3. UNE will reconsider your case and either reject or approve your application.
  4. If UNE rejects your application, there is no more possibility to appeal. 

How to submit an appeal

If you wish to complain about the decision in your case, you have to submit an appeal within 3 weeks of the date your lawyer or authorised representative (fullmektig) received your decision letter.

You can use the form enclosed with your decision letter for your appeal. Families may appeal together, but every adult must sign the appeal separately.

UDI will not appoint a lawyer if you are denied an extension of your temporary collective protection. If you wish to have assistance from a lawyer, you will have to cover the expenses yourself.

Your appeal must:

  • be in writing.
  • be signed by you or your representative or submitted by your lawyer through eDialog.
  • state which decision you are appealing.
  • state what you want to be changed about the decision.
  • provide details confirming that you have submitted your appeal in time (if it could be unclear as to whether you appealed in time)
  • state the reason for your complaint.

You can submit your appeal by:

Utlendingsdirektoratet
Postboks 2098 Vika
0125 Oslo

Please, write your DUF number (12 digits) and your case number (3 digits) in your appeal.

If you appeal, and UDI does not change its decision, we will send your appeal to be reassessed by the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE). If you do not appeal, UDI's decision will stand.

The rules for appealing are set out in the Public Administration Act, Ch. VI "Concerning appeal against and reversal of administrative decisions" (external website), in particular Section 29 to Section 32. For further information, see information on submitting an appeal.

Documents in your case

You may request access to the documents in your case pursuant to the rules set out in the Public Administration Act, Sections 18–19. See Request access to information for instructions.

Lawyer or representative (power-of-attorney)

You are allowed to use a lawyer or other representative with power of attorney. The rules governing the use of lawyers/representatives are set out in the Public Administration Act, Section 12. You can find a lawyer at:

You need to grant power of attorney if you wish to use a representative who is not a lawyer. If you have not yet granted this person power of attorney, you can fill out a power-of-attorney form to submit together with your appeal.. 

How long will it take to get an answer on your appeal?

Please, see our information on waiting times.