Spouse or registered partner
Please note!
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.
Please note
If you have a Norwegian child who is going (moving) to Norway with you, you are required to obtain a Norwegian passport for the child. You apply for a Norwegian passport at the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate. Contact the embassy or consulate to obtain a Norwegian passport for your child. (external website)
You can read more about how to register your child here (external website).
Requirements for both
- You must pay an application fee.
- 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.
Requirements for the applicant
- 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 an income of at least
NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax
. This amount is adjusted in May each year, but this is the applicable amount if you apply now. You must have this amount of income the first year your family member receives a permit in Norway. In addition, you must have had at least this income last year and during the time we process the application. Please check the income requirements, what kind of income that counts and whether you can be exempted from any of the requirements.