Family Immigration Permit
Norway
Last updated: December 27, 2025
1-3 years (renewable)
$1179
4-6 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets your child join you in Norway if you're already living and working there. Your child can be any age under 18. Once approved, your child can live, study, and work in Norway with you. The visa is designed for families to stay together. It's not for work or school—it's just for keeping families reunited. If you have a job in Norway, your child can come live with you.
Key Benefits
- Work without separate permit
- Free public education ages 6-16
- Free healthcare and vaccinations
- Monthly child benefit if staying over 12 months
- Housing benefits available
- Travel within Schengen area
- Access to social services
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be under 18 years old
- Parent must have valid work or study permit in Norway
- Parent must earn at least NOK 416,512 per year
- No criminal record or entry ban
- Family relationship must be documented
- Applicant must intend to live with parent
Financial Requirement
Parent must earn at least NOK 416,512 per year (about $41,400 USD). Must have earned this amount last year. Spouse/partner can help guarantee income.
Documents
- Child's passportValid identity document
- Birth certificateProof of family relationship
- Parental consent formNotarized written permission from other parent if only one parent in Norway
- Work or study permit proofFor sponsoring parent in Norway
- Income documentationRecent pay stubs, salary letters, or tax returns
- Housing proofApartment lease or ownership papers
- Parent's IDValid passport or ID card
- Certified translationsIf documents are not in English or Norwegian
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.