Recent data from Statistics Norway (SSB) indicates a decline in positive attitudes towards immigrants compared to last year. Public sentiment peaked in 2023, following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with a majority then favoring more accessible residency permits. However, surveys conducted in 2025 and 2026 reveal a shift, with more respondents now believing it should be *harder* to obtain permits. Despite this change, a majority still believe immigration has a positive impact on Norwegian society overall. SSB attributes the shift to a “normalization” of attitudes, returning to pre-Ukraine war levels. While long-term trends remain positive, the data shows a recent move towards somewhat more negative perceptions of immigration. The report suggests the initial surge in positive sentiment was likely influenced by the humanitarian crisis following the invasion.