Your first stop is the National Arrival Center in Råde, about 80 km south of Oslo. You must go there immediately upon arrival in Norway to register your asylum application.
Positive
You will receive immediate shelter, food, and basic necessities. Staff speak multiple languages.
Challenge
The center can be crowded and waiting times for registration can be long. The environment may feel institutional and impersonal.
This information is sourced from udi.no, noas.no, and une.no. The situation changes — always check official sources or contact NOAS (+47 22 36 56 60) for free legal advice.