Norway•EuropeFamily Immigration - Dependent Children
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-120 days
Application Fee
7,900 NOK
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for unmarried children under 18 to join parents in Norway. Can include adopted or foster children. Parents must have suitable housing and income.
Children under 18 who are unmarried can obtain residence permits to join parents in Norway. This includes biological, adopted, and foster children.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
400,000 NOK
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Child's passport with validity
Birth certificate
Original birth certificate
School records
Recent school transcripts if applicable
OptionalSponsor Documents
Parent identification
Proof of parent status/custody
Proof of income
Parent income documentation
Proof of accommodation
Suitable housing for child
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Advantages
- Family reunification for children
- No age minimum
- Can attend Norwegian schools
- Renewable permits
Considerations
- Only until age 18
- Dependent on parent's residence
- Must have suitable housing
Application Process
Verify eligibility
Child must be under 18, unmarried, both parents or guardian in Norway
Prepare documents
Birth certificate, custody documents, housing proof
Submit application
Apply electronically through UDI
Processing
UDI reviews application with parents' documentation
Receive decision
Residence permit issued
Application Forms
Family Immigration Application - Children
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