Accommodation at mottak is not mandatory, you can stay at your own expense in any other accommodation (privately). If you want to live privately but still receive economic assistance, you must submit an application for residence at a private address (temporary alternative residence) . Before applying for alternative residence, your application for temporary collective protection must be registered with the Norwegian migration authorities. It should be noted that not all Norwegian municipalities are subject to the alternative accommodation procedure.
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