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Norway Ends Automatic Protection for Ukrainian Men 18-60

3/29/2026

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The Norwegian government will stop automatic temporary collective protection for Ukrainian men aged 18–60, requiring them to submit individual asylum applications.
Exceptions apply for minors, men over 60, those exempt from military service, evacuees under medical programs, and sole caregivers.
The change takes effect soon and is driven by pressure on municipal services and housing shortages.
The policy reflects a broader European trend toward stricter rules for displaced Ukrainians.

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The Norwegian government will stop automatic temporary collective protection for Ukrainian men aged 18–60, requiring them to submit individual asylum applications.
Exceptions apply for minors, men over 60, those exempt from military service, evacuees under medical programs, and sole caregivers.
The change takes effect soon and is driven by pressure on municipal services and housing shortages.
The policy reflects a broader European trend toward stricter rules for displaced Ukrainians.