Section 81. Right of a foreign national to make a statement
In cases under sections 28 and 73, and in cases concerning rejection, expulsion, revocation of a granted permit or revocation of a residence document, see section 120, second paragraph, the immigration authorities shall ensure that the foreign national is given an opportunity to present his or her views in a language in which he or she can communicate adequately. This shall be done at the earliest possible opportunity, and in all circumstances before an administrative decision is made in the case. Provision shall be made for foreign nationals with special needs. The King may issue regulations containing further provisions.The King shall issue regulations containing provisions on a child’s right to be heard in cases under the Immigration Act that concern the child; see section 17, first paragraph, of the Public Administration Act and Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.If the child so desires and it is necessary in order to fulfil the child’s right to be heard, the body that prepares or makes a decision in the case may decide that a conversation shall be conducted with the child even if the parents do not consent. Correspondingly, it may be decided that a conversation shall be conducted with the child during which the parents are not permitted to be present.In cases where a conversation is conducted with the child in Norway during which the parents are not permitted to be present, see the third paragraph, a substitute guardian shall be appointed for the child unless the child has another representative who is present.Decisions under the third paragraph may not be appealed.
