Norway Family Immigration Visa (Familieinnvandring)
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Family Immigration Visa (Familieinnvandring)

Complete visa assistance and MEA Apostille for family members of Norwegian residents. All certificates must be apostilled. Certified translation to Norwegian or English is required if the original is in another language.

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Duration

Aligned with the sponsor's residency permit validity.

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Permit Scope

Enables family members to reside, study, and work legally in Norway.

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MEA Legalisation

Apostille & document translation

"Bring your family members to live with you in Norway."

task_altCore Eligibility Criteria

  • check_circleUDI (Directorate of Immigration) approval notification.
  • check_circleSponsor residency permit and passport photocopy.
  • check_circleSponsor maintenance requirement (income of at least NOK 296,550 gross/year).
  • check_circleSponsor must not have received social assistance in the past 12 months.
  • check_circleSponsor housing adequacy (adequate housing document proof).
  • check_circleOriginal Marriage Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
  • check_circleOriginal Birth Certificate (for children) - Apostille valid within 3 months.
  • check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
  • check_circleApplicant's full passport photocopy.
  • check_circlePassport size photos with 80% face coverage and white background.

fact_checkComprehensive Document Checklist

Check all mandatory papers required for submission at the Norway Embassy / Consulate.

1. General Identity & Application Papers

  • checkUDI approval letter copy.
  • checkApplicant's full passport photocopy.
  • checkPassport-size photographs (80% face coverage, white background).
  • checkSponsor residency permit photocopy.
  • checkSponsor passport photocopy.

2. Critical Certificates & Translation Requirements

Original Marriage Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

Original certificate with Hague Apostille. Certified translation to Norwegian or English is required if the original is in another language.

Original Birth Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

For children under 18, with Hague Apostille. Certified translation to Norwegian or English is required if the original is in another language.

Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
Apostille Req.Translation

PCC valid for 6 months, and Hague Apostille. Certified translation to Norwegian or English is required if the original is in another language.

Sponsor Income tax assessment (Ligningsutskrift)
Translation

Official tax documentation. Translation is required if not in Norwegian or English.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common inquiries regarding Norway Family Visa application requirements.

Do I need translations to Norwegian?

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No, not if the document is originally in English. UDI and Norwegian consulates fully accept documents in Norwegian or English. Certified translation is only required for documents in other languages.

Do Norwegian consulates require Apostille on all certificates?

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Yes. All certificates must be legalized with a Hague Apostille in your country of origin before they can be translated and submitted for your visa.

What is the maintenance requirement for Norway family visas?

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The sponsor residing in Norway must earn at least NOK 296,550 gross per year, and must not have received social assistance (financial assistance from NAV) in the last 12 months.