Can I travel to and from Norway if I have a residence permit in another Schengen country?
If you have a valid residence permit in another Schengen country, you may travel to Norway while your application is being processed if you belong to one of the following groups:
- You are applying for family immigration with your spouse or partner;
- You are a minor under 18 applying for family immigration with your parent (minors must have a written consent from both parents or the parent with parental responsibility);
- You are mother or father of a child with Norwegian citizenship and the child is living with you on a permanent basis;
- You qualify as a skilled worker.
You may then stay in Norway until your application has been processed – even if you have been in Norway (and Schengen countries where you do not have a valid residence permit) for more than 90 days.
Please remember that if you travel to and from Norway after you have applied for a family immigration permit, you must follow the rules for visiting Norway without a visa. For example, if you have been in Norway (and Schengen countries where you do not have a valid residence permit) for 90 days or more, you will have to stay outside Norway (and Schengen countries where you do not have a valid residence permit) for 90 days before you can travel into Norway again. If you are granted a family immigration permit while you are abroad, you may travel back to Norway immediately.