National Visa

Documents Required

Common Documents

Passport

• A valid national passport for the applicant

Application Form

• Completed and signed application form for family immigration

Photograph

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant

Cover Letter

• Signed cover letter from the online application portal

Relationship Documentation

• Proof of relationship with the family member in Norway (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, adoption papers)

Proof of Accommodation

• Confirmation of housing arrangements in Norway (rental agreement, ownership deed, or hosting confirmation)

UK Residency

• Provide a UK eVisa printout from UKVI with a valid share code.

Proof of Finance

Income Requirement for the Reference Person

• Proof that the family member in Norway has an income of at least NOK 396,890 per year (pre-tax)
• Income documentation may include:
  • Tax returns
  • Employment contract and payslips
  • Financial guarantee if applicable

Exemptions

• Some applicants may be exempt from income requirements (e.g. family of refugees within specified deadlines)

Additional Documents by Relationship Type

Spouse or Registered Partner

• Marriage certificate
• Confirmation of joint plans to live in Norway
• Proof that marriage is genuine and not of convenience
• Both must be 24 years or older

Cohabitant

• Proof of having lived together for at least 2 years, or
• Birth certificate of a joint child
• Both must be 24 years or older

Fiancé(e) / Person Getting Married

• Confirmation of marriage plans within 6 months
• Statement confirming genuine engagement
• Both must be 24 years or older

Child Under 18

• Birth certificate
• Parental consent if only one parent resides in Norway
• Adoption documents (if applicable)

Child Over 18

• Proof of previous residence in Norway (if applicable)
• Medical documents (for health-related dependency)
• Proof that the child is not married or self-supporting

Parent (Joining Child Under 18)

• Birth certificate of the child
• Confirmation of parental responsibility
• Residence permit history

Parent (Joining Child Over 18)

• Birth certificate of the child
• Applicant must be over 60, and not have close family in their home country

Parent Visiting for Up to 9 Months

• Proof of temporary visit purpose
• Return ticket and intent to leave Norway
• Income and accommodation documents

Foster Child

• Proof of legal guardianship
• Confirmation from child welfare authorities in Norway

Child with Sibling in Norway

• Proof that parents are deceased or unavailable
• Sibling’s residence permit and income documentation
• Child welfare approval in Norway

Other Family Members

• Case-specific documents to prove humanitarian grounds or exceptional dependency

Family Members of Norwegian or Nordic Citizens

Provide the same category-based documents listed above, with an additional emphasis on:

• Proof of Norwegian/Nordic citizenship of the reference person
• Norwegian marriage certificate (if married abroad, ensure it’s legally recognised in Norway)

Residence Card for Family Members of EU/EEA Nationals

Spouses / Cohabitants

• Marriage or cohabitation documentation
• Proof of having lived together in another EU/EEA country

Children and Grandchildren

• Birth certificate
• Proof of dependency (for over 21)

Parents and Grandparents

• Proof of financial dependency
• Documents proving the family member resided with the reference person in another EU/EEA country

Other Family Members (Foster Children, Household Members)

• Health insurance coverage
• Housing guarantee
• Documents confirming care dependency

Photo Specifications

• Provide one recent colour photograph (taken within the last 6 months).
• The background must be light (white or off-white) to ensure facial features are clearly visible.
• The photo must be of high clarity, with the face fully in focus.
• The image must show a neutral expression with the full face visible.
• No smiling, no sunglasses, and no hats or caps are permitted.
• Head coverings are only allowed for religious or cultural reasons, but the face must be fully visible.
• The photo must be printed on standard photographic paper (camera print).
• Attach the photograph to the visa application form using a paper clip (do not glue or staple).

If the submitted photograph does not meet these specifications, the application will be deemed incomplete and the applicant.

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Visa Charges

Below is the fee structure for our visa services.

Standard Visa Processing Fees

Visa service charges are separate from official visa fees charged by the consulate.

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