Who is eligible for family immigration in Norway?


The spouse, cohabitant or non-adult child of a person who lives in Norway has the right to family immigration provided that all legal requirements are met.  

Other examples of who may be eligible for family immigration include

  • parents with children in Norway
  • parents wishing to visit a child in Norway for up to 9 months
  • people going to get married in Norway (fiancé(e))
  • non-adult full siblings lacking a caregiver in their home country
  • adult children over 18 years who are dependent
  • foster children
  • full siblings

Other family relations such as adult siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins are not eligible for family immigration in Norway.

UDI’s Family immigration guide has more information about the rules and steps for applying for family immigration with a person living in Norway.