Income requirement in family immigration cases


When someone applies for family immigration, the reference person must document that they have a source of income. In some cases it is possible to be exempted from this requirement.

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What describes the reference person?: The reference person is studying

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

What describes your situation?

  • The reference person is a student who is a Norwegian or Nordic citizen or holds a permanent residence permit

  • The reference person has a residence permit as a student (study permit)

  • The reference person is a researcher with own funds

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