Family Immigration Permit - Norway

What it is

For the spouse, registered partner, or cohabiting partner of a Norwegian citizen or resident. The sponsor must meet income and housing requirements.

Category: Family
Duration: Up to 5 years, and never beyond the expiry of the reference person's own permit. Permanent residence after 3 years (5 where the reference person holds a protection-based permit).
Processing time: 8 months
Maximum validity: 5 years
Extendable: Yes
Path to permanent residence: Direct route
Dependants: Conditional
How to apply: Online

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Application fee (first-time application, adult): NOK 11,900
Application fee (first-time application, child under 18): NOK 5,950
Application fee (renewal applied for before the previous permit expired): NOK 4,400
Application fee (renewal before expiry, child under 18): NOK 2,200
Application fee (reference person is a refugee with a temporary permit): NOK 7,800
Application fee (refugee reference person, child under 18): NOK 3,900
Application fee (exempt: EU/EEA family member (residence card)): NOK 0
Application fee (exempt: own right after death of spouse/cohabitant): NOK 0
Application fee (exempt: own right after abuse in the relationship): NOK 0
Application fee (renewal applied for AFTER the permit expired): NOK 11,900
Application fee (renewal after expiry, child under 18): NOK 5,950
Application fee (exempt: child of an independent-basis permit holder): NOK 0

Sponsor must have an annual income of at least NOK 347,844 (roughly EUR 30,000)
Sponsor must not have received certain social benefits in the last 12 months
Valid marriage certificate or proof of established cohabitation of at least 2 years
Accommodation of adequate size

A family immigration permit carries the right to take work and run a business anywhere in Norway unless the permit states otherwise.

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 30 July 2026.