Rejection
Rejection means that you are temporarily denied entry into Norway, or must leave the country. A rejection order does not mean that, in the future, you will be denied entry into or residence in Norway.
Being rejected means that you are temporarily denied entry into Norway, or must leave the country. The decision does not however imply a prohibition on future re-entry. You can in principle return the next day, if the reason for expulsion is repaired. This means that a rejection order will not prevent you from future entry into Norway.
Here is an example: You are rejected when entering Norway because you lack the appropriate travel documents (e.g. passport) or have incomplete travel documents. If you later come to Norway with valid travel documents, the rejection order will no longer prevent your entry.
Beware however of the following: If you are sent out of the country at the cost of the state, the amount involved must be paid before you can travel again to Norway.
Grounds for rejection among others include:
- Lacking or having incomplete travel documents
- Lacking a work or residence permit, or not being able to substantiate the stated purpose of your stay in Norway
- Not having, or not being able to guarantee, sufficient means for your stay and return journey
- Having a ban on entry to Norway which remains valid
- Being registered in the Schengen Information System (SIS) as not to be permitted entry
- Owing public money for previous deportation
There may also be grounds for rejection if you:
- Have been sentenced for a crime, if there is justifiable concern that you may commit a criminal act, or if you suffer from a serious mental illness
- Are considered to constitute a threat to the national security or public order of Norway or another Schengen country The majority of rejection orders are issued by the police. However, the Directorate of Immigration may also issue a rejection order.
In principle everyone who does not fulfil the conditions for entry or residence in Norway can be expelled. Separate rules apply to persons who come under the EU/EEA-agreement.
A rejection order may be suspended for persons who are considered to be victims of human trafficking. Called a reflection period, this is intended to give the victim an opportunity to obtain practical information and help. More details about the conditions for being granted a reflection period can be found in the UDI circular 2004-019.
More questions?
If you have more questions about rejection, you can
contact the Information Service (OTS).
Last updated:
09.05.2006
Published:
10.04.2006
