Norway New Restrictions for Ukrainian Men Seeking Protection

Key Point  

• Norway plans to stop granting temporary collective protection to newly arrived Ukrainian men aged 18–60, instead referring them to the standard asylum process. 

Ukrainian Nationals in Norway  

Norway announced that Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 will no longer qualify for temporary collective protection, citing the need for a migration system that is “controlled, sustainable and fair.”  

The government noted a recent increase in arrivals of young Ukrainian men and emphasized that Norway has already received the highest number of Ukrainians in the Nordic region. 

As a result, the government noted that employers may experience stricter eligibility pathways for Ukrainian male nationals seeking work authorization tied to protection status. 

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