Want to apply Residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals
You can apply for family immigration if you wish to move to a family member in Norway.
The information on this page is personalised for
The applicant is a citizen of : United Kingdom
The reference person is a citizen of: Norway
Have you lived together in an EU/EEA country, other than Norway?: Yes
You have been established in another EU/EEA country, other than Norway, and the reference person has been a worker, self employed, service provider, had sufficient funds or been a student there, and you are now moving to Norway together.
On this page, we use the words 'reference person' and 'applicant'
- The reference person = the family member living in Norway.
- The applicant = the person who wants to move to Norway or continue living here and who needs a residence permit
If you are from a country outside the EU/EEA and the family member in Norway is an EU/EEA national, you can apply for a residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals.
What kind of family member are you?
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Spouses and registered partners
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.
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 be a Norwegian citizen who has lived on a permanent basis together with the applicant in another EU/EEA country.
- You must have been an employee, self-employed person or student in this EU/EEA country, or have lived there with sufficient funds of your own.
- You must have moved to Norway together with the applicant.
- You must document that you have the right of residence in Norway by being an employee, self-employed, student, or that you have enough money to support yourself and your family.
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Cohabitants
Requirements for both
- Both of you must be over the age of 18.
- You are going to live together in Norway.
- You must meet one of the following two requirements:
- You must have lived together for at least two years and neither of you can be married to someone else.
- You have, or are expecting, a child together. You are both unmarried or divorced.
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 be a Norwegian citizen who has lived on a permanent basis together with the applicant in another EU/EEA country.
- You must have been an employee, self-employed person or student in this EU/EEA country, or have lived there with sufficient funds of your own.
- You must have moved to Norway together with the applicant.
- You must document that you have the right of residence in Norway by being an employee, self-employed, student, or that you have enough money to support yourself and your family.
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Children and granchildren under the age of 21 who are moving to parents in Norway
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 be a Norwegian citizen who has lived on a permanent basis together with the applicant in another EU/EEA country.
- You must have been an employee, self-employed person or student in this EU/EEA country, or have lived there with sufficient funds of your own.
- You must have moved to Norway together with the applicant.
- You must document that you have the right of residence in Norway by being an employee, self-employed, student, or that you have enough money to support yourself and your family.
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Children and granchildren over the age of 21 who are moving to parents in Norway
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.
- You have a need to be supported financially by the reference person and are currently being supported by him/her. It is necessary for the reference person to support you, in order for your basic needs to be met.
Requirements for the reference person
- You must be a Norwegian citizen who has lived on a permanent basis together with the applicant in another EU/EEA country.
- You must have been an employee or self-employed person in this EU/EEA country, or have lived there with sufficient funds of your own.
- You must have moved to Norway together with the applicant.
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If you are self-employed, or live in Norway with sufficient funds, you must show that you are able to support the both of you.
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Parents and grandparents who are moving to children in Norway
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.
- You have a need to be supported financially by the reference person and are currently being supported by him/her. It is necessary for the reference person to support you, in order for your basic needs to be met.
Requirements for the reference person
- You must be a Norwegian citizen who has lived on a permanent basis together with the applicant in another EU/EEA country.
- You must have been an employee or self-employed person in this EU/EEA country, or have lived there with sufficient funds of your own.
- You must have moved to Norway together with the applicant.
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If you are self-employed, or live in Norway with sufficient funds, you must show that you are able to support the both of you.
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Foster children under the age of 18
Requirements for the applicant
- You must document your identity. A valid passport is usually valid proof of identity.
- You must be an established member of the family.
- You must have confirmation from the authorities in your home country that you can settle in Norway.
- You must have a medical insurance that covers all risks.
Requirements for the reference person
- You must be a Norwegian citizen who has lived on a permanent basis together with the applicant in another EU/EEA country.
- You must have been an employee or self-employed person in this EU/EEA country, or have lived there with sufficient funds of your own.
- You must have moved to Norway together with the applicant.
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If you are self-employed, or live in Norway with sufficient funds, you must show that you are able to support the both of you.
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Children under the age of 18 who have full siblings in Norway
Requirements for the applicant
- You must document your identity. A valid passport is usually valid proof of identity.
- You must be under the age of 18.
- You cannot have parents or other carers in your home country or country of residence.
Requirements for the reference person
- You must be a Norwegian citizen who has lived on a permanent basis together with the applicant in another EU/EEA country.
- You must have been an employee or self-employed person in this EU/EEA country, or have lived there with sufficient funds of your own.
- You must have moved to Norway together with the applicant.
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If you are self-employed, or live in Norway with sufficient funds, you must show that you are able to support the both of you.
Requirement for approval by the Norwegian child welfare authorities
- You must normally be approved as a carer by the Norwegian child welfare authorities
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Family member who need nursing and care
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.
- You must have serious health problems.
- You must have a medical insurance that covers all risks.
Requirements for the reference person
- You must be the only person who can provide nursing and care for the family member.
- You must be a Norwegian citizen who has lived on a permanent basis together with the applicant in another EU/EEA country.
- You must have been an employee or self-employed person in this EU/EEA country, or have lived there with sufficient funds of your own.
- You must have moved to Norway together with the applicant.
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If you are self-employed, or live in Norway with sufficient funds, you must show that you are able to support the both of you.