What rights do I have in Norway while waiting for my family immigration application to be decided?
If you are allowed to apply in Norway and are staying in the country while your application is being processed, it entails that you do not yet have a permit which would grant you rights in Norway. This means that:
- you do not have the right to work in Norway;
- you do not have right to healthcare in Norway, except for urgent medical care (external website);
- you basically have no rights to any municipal or state services.
This is also the case for skilled workers who apply and are waiting for a decision in Norway. Skilled workers are also prohibited from working in Norway until they have been granted a permit.
Children may have the right to attend kindergarten or school. Contact your municipality if you have questions related to this. UDI is not able to provide any information regarding rights related to attending kindergarten or school.