Power of attorney / Authorisation

If you want someone to act on your behalf regarding your application, you must first grant the person power of attorney to function as your legal representative. You could choose, for example, an employer, family member or other person you trust.

The person you authorise must be of legal age, i.e., over 18 years of age.

What does it mean to grant someone power of attorney?

The person who you authorise

• can call UDI and talk to us on your behalf
• will have right of access to information about your case
• will receive enquiries from the immigration authorities about your case
• will receive the decision in your case once the case has been processed and will have to notify you of the decision.

If you authorise someone to represent you, the immigration authorities will contact your representative about matters concerning your case instead of you.

How do I authorise someone when I hand in my application?

It is easiest to authorise someone when you hand in the application.

• If you register your application at the Application Portal, you will receive a Power of attorney form by email together with your cover letter, which you can fill in. Please bring it when you are going to hand in the application at the embassy or the police.
• If you cannot use the Application Portal, you can fill in the Power of attorney form (pdf, 270 kB) and bring it when you are going to hand in the application at the embassy or the police.

How do I authorise someone after I have handed in my application?

If you did not hand in a Power of attorney form when you handed in the application, you can do so now.

1. Fill in the Power of attorney form (pdf, 270 kB). Remember to sign the form.
2. Make a copy of your passport (the page with personal information and signature) or other valid identification document where your signature is visible.
3. Send the form and a copy of your identification document to UDI.

How do I authorise someone after I have handed in an application for protection?

If you did not hand in a Power of attorney form when you handed in the application for protection, you can do so now.

1. Fill in the Power of attorney form (pdf, 270 kB). Remember to sign the form.
2. Make a copy of your passport (the page with personal information and signature) or other valid identification document where your signature is visible.
3. Send the form and a copy of your identification document as attachments in an e-mail to dokument@udi.no. Write “Power of attorney” as the subject of the e-mail to ensure rapid registration.