Ministry to submit legislative proposal to extend the maximum duration of temporary collective protection

The government announced plans to extend the maximum duration of temporary collective protection for displaced Ukrainians from 5 to 7 years. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security will submit a legislative proposal for consultation, allowing residence permits to be extended beyond the current 5-year limit, subject to parliamentary approval. The collective protection scheme was already extended until March 2028 and will remain available to newly-arriving Ukrainians. The proposed amendment would maintain the temporary nature of the permits, which do not provide a basis for permanent residence. 

Separately, a proposal would allow Ukrainians already in Norway under collective protection to apply for a work-based residence permit that could lead to permanent residence after 3 years, provided they meet the income requirements. The consultation deadline for the latter proposal is 5 November 2026.