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Norway:
Visas, Document Requirements & Certified Translation

Your comprehensive guide to Norwegian residency and short-stay visas. Document requirements, financial proofs, and MEA Apostille & Certified Translations accepted by Norwegian consulates and UDI immigration authorities.

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Certified Translation

Accepted at the Norwegian UDI

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Same Day / 2 Days

Superfast translation delivery

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MEA Apostille

Complete legalisation services

Norwegian Visa Pathways

Select a visa route below to view eligibility guidelines and document checklists.

Official Pathway

Family Immigration Visa (Familieinnvandring)

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

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Aligned with the sponsor's residency permit validity.

Overview

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.

Core 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.

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1. General Visa Documents
  • 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 Needs
Original Marriage Certificate
Apostille Req.Certified 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.Certified 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.Certified 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)
Certified Translation

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

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Legal Compliance

MEA Apostille &
Certified Translation Guide

Under Norwegian UDI guidelines, official documents submitted must be in Norwegian or English. If your original document is in another language, it must be translated by an authorized certified translator.

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Official Stamps & Certifications

Every page of the translation must feature the certified translator\'s seal and certification stamp.

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Hague Apostille integration

We secure the Apostille stamp first and translate it fully as part of the legalized document packet.

Documents We Translate & Legalize:

VisaWonder provides official Certified Translation services recognized by the UDI. We handle translations for:

  • local_policePolice Clearance (PCC)
  • medical_servicesMedical Certificates
  • child_careBirth Certificates
  • favoriteMarriage Certificates
  • schoolDegrees & Marksheets
  • account_balanceBank statements

Frequently Asked Questions

Important answers about Norway visa document and certified translation 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.

Norway Consulate Accepted Translations

Get certified Norwegian or English Translations. Secure your MEA Apostille and translation packet directly with VisaWonder.