Residence permit for getting married
Norway
Last updated: December 27, 2025
6 months
$1,190
4-12 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets you come to Norway to marry someone who lives there. Your partner must be a Norwegian citizen, a citizen from another Nordic country, or a permanent resident of Norway. You get 6 months to get married after you arrive. This is a temporary visa just for getting married. After you marry, you apply for a different visa to stay as a spouse. It's not for tourists or visitors—you must genuinely plan to marry. The government wants to make sure your relationship is genuine—not a fake marriage to get into the country. If your documents are incomplete or they don't believe your relationship is real, they will reject you.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions
- Travel in and out of Norway freely
- Access to Norwegian healthcare
- Path to spouse visa after marriage
- Eventually eligible for permanent residence and citizenship
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be at least 24 years old
- Your partner must be at least 24 years old
- Neither of you can be married to someone else
- Your relationship must be genuine, not arranged for a visa
- You were not forced to get engaged
- You genuinely plan to live together in Norway
- If from forced-marriage-risk countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Yemen): Age rule cannot be exempted
Financial Requirement
Your partner in Norway must earn at least $41,550 USD per year (or about 416,512 Norwegian kroner). You don't need to have money yourself.
Documents
- Valid passportWith at least 2 blank pages, valid for 3+ months
- Birth certificateFrom your country
- Certificate of no impediment to marriageFrom your country, less than 4 months old, officially marked
- Letter from partnerDescribing relationship, when you met, time spent together
- Proof of residence in NorwayWhere you will live together
- Relationship evidencePhotos spanning your relationship
- Communication recordsEmails, text messages, other proof of contact
- Travel recordsPlane tickets, hotel bookings showing visits
- Civil status documentsPapers showing any past marriages or divorces
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.