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🇳🇴family Visa

Residence Permit for Other Family Members

Norway

Last updated: December 27, 2025

Duration

1 to 3 years (renewable)

Visa Fee

$1,105

Time

12-18 months

Complexity

High

About this Visa

This visa is for close family members who are not a spouse or young child. It is mainly for single parents over 60 or brothers and sisters under 18. You can only apply if you have no other family to care for you in your home country. If approved, you can move to Norway to live with your relative. You get full rights to work, study, and use the healthcare system. This is one of the hardest visas to get. Norway has very strict rules to ensure you truly have no one else to care for you at home.

Key Benefits

  • Work freely
  • Free education for children
  • Healthcare access
  • Travel within Schengen Area
  • Path to Permanent Residence
  • Path to Citizenship

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a single parent over 60 OR sibling under 18
  • Must have no spouse, parents, or children in home country
  • Sponsor must be a Norwegian citizen or resident
  • No criminal record
  • Valid identity documents

Financial Requirement

Your family member in Norway must earn at least NOK 416,512 (approx. $41,600 USD) per year. They must also have earned this amount last year. They cannot have received welfare benefits in the last 12 months.

Documents

  • Valid PassportMust be valid for at least 3 more months
  • Birth CertificateTo prove you are related to your sponsor
  • Proof of Alone StatusDeath certificates of parents/spouse or court documents showing you have no other family
  • Sponsor Income ProofPay slips and tax returns from your family member in Norway
  • Housing ProofA rental contract or deed showing where you will live
  • UDI Cover LetterThe signature page from the online application portal

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.