Spouse or registered partner(2)
Requirements for both
- Your marriage/partnership must have been validly entered into.
- You must have plans to live together in Norway.
- You must not have been forced to marry (forced marriage).
- Your marriage must not be a proforma marriage/ marriage of convenience.
- You must be at least 24 years old.
Requirements for the applicant
- You must pay an application fee.
- You must document your identity. A valid passport is usually valid proof of identity.
- You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
Requirements for the reference person
- You must have or have applied for a residence permit as a skilled worker.
- You must have an annual income of at least
NOK 320 274 per year pre-tax
. You cannot have received financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp) during the last 12 months. Check what kind of income counts toward this requirement and whether you can get an exemption.