For individuals from Iran who have received a rejection of their application for residence in Norway, the duty to return has been temporarily suspended. The suspension applies for up to three months, from 20 January 2026. The police will not carry out forced returns to Iran during this period.

From 19 January 2026 UNE lifts the suspension of return to Libya. This means that people who have received a final decision requiring them to leave Norway and return to Libya have a duty to leave the country. The police may also carry out enforced returns to all parts of Libya.

From 22 January 2026, UNE lifts the suspension of return to Syria. This decision means that people who have received a final decision requiring them to leave Norway and return to Syria must leave the country. The police may also carry out enforced returns to Syria.