Parent who is visiting children in Norway for up to nine months

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.

You must return to your home country after the visit.
If you have previously held a residence permit to visit a child in Norway, at least one year must have elapsed since you left Norway before you can be granted such a permit again.

Requirements for the reference person

You must have, or have applied for, one of these residence permits:

You must be a resident in Norway.

You must have an annual income of at least
NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax
. Check what kind of income counts toward this requirement and whether you can get an exemption.

You must have a home.