Spouse or registered partner

If you were granted a residence permit for the purpose of marriage (a "fiancé(e) permit"), and you are now married, you are required to apply for renewal of your family immigration permit with your spouse.

Your marriage/partnership must have been validly entered into.
It must be possible to have your marriage recognised in Norway if you entered into marriage while abroad.
You must have plans to live together in Norway.
You must not have been forced to marry (forced marriage).
Your marriage must not be circumvention marriage.
You must be at least 24 years old.

You must document your identity. A valid passport is usually valid proof of identity.

You must have one of these types of residence permits:
- a permanent residence permit (formerly known as settlement permit)
- a valid residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, for example a residence permit for protection, most types of family immigration permits, or a residence permit for self-employed persons with a company in Norway. (You can check in the decision you received from the UDI whether your residence permit forms the basis for a permanent residence permit.)
- a valid residence permit that forms the basis for family immigration, for example most types of family immigration permits, a residence permit for employees in international or foreign companies or a residence permit for a researcher with own funds. (You can check in the decision you received from the UDI whether your residence permit forms the basis for family immigration.)