Utvist

Utvist is a term used in Norwegian (and in related Scandinavian languages with cognate forms such as Danish udvist) to describe someone who has been expelled or banned from a country or place. It is the past participle of the verb utvise, meaning to expel, deport, or ban.

In legal and administrative contexts, utvisning refers to the act or decision of expelling a foreign national or restricting entry. Decisions are typically issued by immigration authorities, and may also involve police or judicial bodies depending on the jurisdiction. Common grounds for utvisning include criminal activity, violations of immigration rules, threats to public safety, or failure to meet visa or residence requirements. The expulsion usually comes with conditions, such as a deadline to leave the country and, in many cases, a ban on re-entry for a defined period or permanently.

Procedure and remedies vary by country but generally involve a formal decision, notification to the person affected, and a right to appeal or obtain a review by an administrative or judicial body. Enforcement can include monitoring, withdrawal of documents, and removal from the country if the individual does not comply with the order.

Etymology and related terms: utvist is closely related to utvisning, the noun form meaning expulsion. In Danish, the equivalent term is udvist, with a similar meaning. The concept is used primarily in immigration and border-control discourse.