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.
On 18 December 2025, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security decided not to extend the suspension of the processing of asylum cases from Syria. This means that the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) may once again process asylum applications from persons from Syria.
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UNE considers the security and humanitarian situation in Gaza to be such that no one can be returned there. However, the suspension of the duty to return no longer has any practical effect and will therefore be lifted as of 24 September 2025.
The new visiting address is Storgata 38 in Oslo.
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has, with effect from 24 June 2025, decided to suspend the processing of applications for protection (asylum) from individuals from Syria for up to six months, until 24 December 2025.
From 1 May 2025, UNE is lifting the suspension of the duty to return to Lebanon and will resume the processing of Lebanon cases.
Board members are independent decision-makers who contribute to the appeals process in UNE. They are appointed for a four-year term, following nominations from the County Governors, professional associations, and humanitarian organisations.