Visit a family member who is life-threateningly ill or attend a funeral


Requirements for a visa

  • You must have a medical certificate that shows that the person you plan to visit is life-threateningly ill. 

How your application is considered

  • When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
  • We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
  • If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

  • If you plan to visit a family member who is life-threateningly ill or if you are to attend the funeral of a close family member, you will normally be granted a visa. The visa will then only be valid in Norway and not in other Schengen countries.
  • If the person who is ill or dead is one of your parents, siblings or your child, you have a better chance of being granted a visa.
  • You must have a medical certificate that shows that the person you plan to visit is life-threateningly ill.