My spouse/cohabitant and I have separated and we have children together

If you and your spouse or cohabitant are separated and you have a child in Norway, you can apply for family immigration with your child.

Requirements for applying

  • You must pay an application fee.
  • You must meet one of the following requirements:
    • You have parental responsibility for a Norwegian child, and the child lives with you on a permanent basis. 
    • You have had a residence permit in Norway for the last year. You have shared parental responsibility for the child, have access rights with the child, and are going to continue to have access rights with the child in Norway. 'Access rights' normally means that the child, at a minimum, stays with you one afternoon a week, every other weekend, two weeks during the summer holidays and for Christmas or Easter.
    • You have had a residence permit in Norway for the last year, and the child lives with you on a permanent basis. The child's other parent lives in Norway and has access rights with the child and shared parental responsibility. 'Access rights' normally means that the child, as a minimum, stays with the other parent one afternoon a week, every other weekend, two weeks during the summer holidays and for Christmas or Easter.