Who are covered by the EU/EEA regulations?

All EU/EEA nationals and their family members are covered by the EU/EEA regulations.

This applies both to family members who are EU/EEA citizens themselves and family members who are citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA.

By "Family members" we mean: 

  • Spouses and registered partners
  • Cohabitants
  • Those who are getting married
  • Children and grandchildren under the age of 21
  • Children and grandchildren over the age of 21
  • Children born in Norway
  • Foster child under the age of 18
  • Children under the age of 18 who have siblings in Norway
  • Parents and grandparents who are moving to children/grandchildren in Norway
  • Family members who need nursing and care