Family Immigration - Child (Familieinnvandring - barn)

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Family Immigration - Child (Familieinnvandring - barn)

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

NOK kr 5,950

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Enable children under 18 to join a parent residing in Norway, with sponsor income and non-resident parent consent required.

The Norwegian residence permit for children under 18 enables minors to join a parent living in Norway. Applicants must be under 18, hold a valid passport, and typically require written consent from the non-resident parent. The sponsoring parent must meet income (NOK 416,512 annually) and housing requirements to support the child.

The application fee is NOK 7,900, and applicants should arrange comprehensive health insurance. Processing times vary. The child gains access to education, healthcare, and social integration as other residents, and dependents are allowed.

This visa is ideal for minor children with a parent established in Norway who wishes to maintain family unity and provide the child with long-term residency and access to Norwegian services.

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Permanent Residence Permit (Permanent oppholdstillatelse)

Norway

Permanent Residence Permit (Permanent oppholdstillatelse)

ValidityIndefinite. The permanent residence permit allows holders to live and work in Norway without a time limit. A residence card is issued as proof of status and is valid for two years at a time, but the underlying permit is permanent.

Processing2.0–2.1 years

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must be under 18 years of age.

The applicant must document their identity, typically with a valid passport.

If only one parent is living in Norway, the other parent must provide written consent for the child to live in Norway (only if they have joint parental responsibility).

If the child is adopted, the adoption must be valid in the home country and approved by the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs.

The reference person (parent in Norway) must have a valid residence permit that allows for family immigration.

The reference person must meet income and housing requirements (unless exempted).

The applicant must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or the Schengen area.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

416,512 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Marriage certificate

Police certificate

Health clearance

Birth certificate

Proof of income (sponsor)

Employment letter (sponsor)

Proof of accommodation (sponsor)

Tax return (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Application fee reduced to NOK 5,950 for children under 18 seeking family reunification
Clear pathway to permanent residency after 3 years of continuous residence
Renewable permit allows long-term stability for dependent children
No work authorization requirement — focus on education and integration
Dependents allowed — entire family unit can immigrate together
Transparent requirements published by Norwegian authorities
No job offer or employment sponsorship burden on family

Worth Knowing

Parent in Norway must meet income and housing requirements unless exempted
Requires written consent from non-resident parent if joint custody applies
Processing time varies; no guaranteed timeline for approval
Child must be under 18 at time of application (age cutoff)
Parent must hold valid residence permit in Norway that explicitly allows family immigration
Adopted children require approval from Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs

Application Process

Verify qualification: Both spouses must be 24+, marriage must be valid

Prepare documentation: Gather marriage certificate, financial documents, housing proof

Submit application: Apply electronically through UDI from home country

Attend interview: Appointment at Norwegian embassy/consulate

Background checks: Medical exam and police certificate if required

Receive decision: UDI provides visa/residence permit decision

Application Forms

Family Immigration Application

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Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Fee Breakdown

Application fee (child under 18): 5950 NOK

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Fees

NOK 5,950