Norway•EuropeFamily Immigration - Fiancé/Fiancée (Familieinnvandring - forlovede)
At a Glance
1-3 months
NOK kr 11,900
6 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Fiancé/fiancée residence permit allowing work authorization during a six-month stay to marry and transition to spousal immigration.
The Norwegian Family Immigration visa for fiancés provides a pathway for foreign nationals to marry a Norwegian citizen or permanent resident. Issued by the Directorate of Immigration (UDI), this permit requires both partners to be at least 24 years old, to have met in person, and to marry within six months of arrival. The sponsoring partner must meet strict financial requirements.
The permit lasts a maximum of six months and is not renewable; applicants must marry and transition to a spouse residence permit before expiry. The application fee is NOK 11,900. Work is permitted during the stay. Dependents are not permitted on this visa.
This visa is ideal for a foreign national in a genuine relationship with a Norwegian or permanent-resident partner who wishes to relocate to Norway and formalize their marriage within a defined timeframe.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
NorwayFamily Immigration - Spouse (Familieinnvandring - ektefelle)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Both the applicant and the reference person must be at least 24 years old.
The couple must have a concrete plan to marry within six months of the applicant's arrival in Norway.
The couple must have met in person previously.
The reference person must meet the same income and housing requirements as those for spousal family immigration.
The marriage must be legally possible to perform in Norway.
The relationship must be genuine and not entered into solely for the purpose of obtaining a residence permit.
The applicant must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or the Schengen area.
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Income
416,512 NOK/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
- Work authorization permitted during the six-month fiancé permit validity period
- Fast processing time of 1-3 months allows quick travel to Norway for wedding
- No professional qualifications or minimum education required to apply
- Affordable application fee of NOK 11,900 for legal residence during wedding prep
- Clear pathway to spousal residence permit once married in Norway
- Allows applicants to reside legally in Norway without job offer requirement
- Covers both fiancé and fiancée roles with equal qualification and benefits
Worth Knowing
- Permit is not renewable; must marry and transition to spouse permit before 6-month expiry
- No dependents permitted under this visa category; family must apply separately
- Sponsor must meet strict annual income requirement of NOK 416,512 to qualify
- Both applicant and sponsor must be at least 24 years old; disqualifies younger couples
- Only available to applicants from specific nationalities; not universally accessible
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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