UDI (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration): Key Terms, Portals, and Rights

What it is: UDI (Utlendingsdirektoratet) is Norway’s Directorate of Immigration. UDI processes and decides many immigration matters (residence permits, family immigration, protection/asylum, permanent residence, citizenship processes in certain steps, and more).

Key portals and identifiers

• UDI “Min side”: view applications, send documents, pay fees, and book appointments where available.
• DUF number: a registration number used in UDI’s systems for people who apply for residence/protection.

How UDI intersects with family life

Immigration status can directly affect family unity and contact. DBN’s focus is to make sure families understand:

• Which authority decides what (UDI vs Police vs Tax Administration)
• How identity/registration issues can delay permits and practical rights
• How to document child ties and family life consistently across systems

Practical checklist for UDI interactions

• Use Min side for document submission and keep copies of what you upload.
• Write a short cover note when sending documents: what is attached, why it matters.
• Keep a timeline (appointments, submissions, payments, replies).
• Confirm the correct authority for the step you’re on (UDI vs police appointment vs Tax Administration identity steps).

Sources & further reading

• UDI – Immigration to Norway (English)
• UDI – Min side
• Norge.no – applying to UDI