Can I travel even though I do not have a valid residence card?
If you are a family member of an EU/EEA national and have applied for a residence card / permanent residence card, you should not leave Norway until you have a valid residence card.
Travelling out of Norway without a valid residence card may cause problems when you enter, or are in transit in, another country. You should also be prepared to spend a long time in border control in Norway upon your return. UDI cannot answer questions about border control practices in Norway or other countries. Nor can we provide any confirmation for travel purposes or that airlines or authorities in other countries are sure to accept. Any travelling you undertake without a residence card is therefore at your own risk.
If you are from a country subject to visa requirements, and you do not have a valid residence card in Norway, you must have a visitor visa (Schengen visa) to return to Norway. When applying for a visitor visa, you must submit documentation showing your family relationship to the EU/EEA citizen and that they are an employee, self-employed, a service provider, or that they have sufficient funds or status as a student in Norway. You are entitled to a visa and priority processing of your visa application, and you do not have to pay a fee. You must check the visa waiting times at the relevant foreign service mission on their website. Information for those who want to apply to visit or have holiday in Norway.