Income requirement in family immigration cases
You can make a selection here to shorten the list of different situations.
On this page, we use the words 'reference person' and 'applicant'
- The reference person = the family member living in Norway.
- The applicant = the person who wants to move to Norway or continue living here and who needs a residence permit
What describes your situation?
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The reference person is working
How much must the reference person have earned last year?
You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
in 2022.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
Please note that from 1 October 2021, there will be a change in the regulations that will impact the requirement. If you have received introduction benefits after 1 January 2021 it will not count as part of the income, and it will be deducted from the total income in your tax settlement.
The requirement for income was at least
NOK 296 417 pre-tax
in 2021.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person has a residence permit for work
The kinds of residence permits this applies to
This only applies if you, the reference person, have one of these residence permits:
No requirement for the reference person’s income last year
You, the reference person, do not need to have had any income last year.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- work assessment allowance
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person has a job where income varies from year to year
If the spouse, cohabitant, or a child of the reference person applies for family immigration
How much must the reference person have earned last year?
You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
Please note that from 1 October 2021, there will be a change in the regulations that will impact the requirement. If you have received introduction benefits after 1 January 2021 it will not count as part of the income, and it will be deducted from the total income in your tax settlement.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
If you have a job where it is common that the level of income varies from year to year (for example if you are a farmer), but on average you have enough income over some years, we can accept that your income was too low last year.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
If you have a job where it is common that the level of income varies from year to year (for example if you are a farmer), but you have, on average enough income over some years, we can accept that your income is too low this year.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
If other family members apply for family immigration
If there are family members other than your (the reference person’s) spouse, cohabitant or children that apply for family immigration, you, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
.
In addition there are requirements for your income last year. You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
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The reference person receives sickness benefits or pregnancy benefits
How much must the reference person have earned last year?
You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
in 2022.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
Please note that from 1 October 2021, there will be a change in the regulations that will impact the requirement. If you have received introduction benefits after 1 January 2021 it will not count as part of the income, and it will be deducted from the total income in your tax settlement.
The requirement for income was at least
NOK 296 417 pre-tax
in 2021.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person receives retirement pension
No requirement for the reference person’s income last year
You, the reference person, do not need to have had any income last year.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a an income of at least
NOK 235 039 per year before tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
You can fulfil the income requirement either through your pension, or through a combination of your pension and other kinds of income.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person receives disability benefits
No requirement for the reference person’s income last year
You, the reference person, do not need to have had any income last year.
How much must the reference person earn now?
The income requirement that applies depends on whether NAV has granted disability benefits as married/cohabiting or as a single person. The UDI will look at the decision NAV has made. You as the reference person must have an income of
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minimum NOK 282 784
if you have disability benefits as a married or cohabiting partner.
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minimum NOK 288 085
if you have disability benefits as a married or cohabiting person, which is a converted disability pension.
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minimum NOK 307 589
if you have disability benefits as a single person.
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
You can fulfil the income requirement either through your disability benefit, or through a combination of your disability benefit and other kinds of income.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person has been granted protection (asylum) less than a year ago
If the spouse, cohabitant, or a child of the reference person applies for family immigration
If you who are the reference person has been granted protection (asylum) in Norway, there is no requirement for your income if your spouse, cohabitant or children under the age of 18 applies for family immigration within certain deadlines.
If other family members apply for family immigration
If there are family members other than your (the reference person’s) spouse, cohabitant or children that apply for family immigration, you, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
.
In addition there are requirements for your income last year.
You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
in 2022.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
The requirement for income was at least
NOK 296 417 pre-tax
in 2021.
Please note that from 1 October 2021, there will be a change in the regulations that will impact the requirement. If you have received introduction benefits after 1 January 2021 it will not count as part of the income, and it will be deducted from the total income in your tax settlement.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person has been granted protection (asylum) more than a year ago
How much must the reference person have earned last year?
You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
in 2022.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
Please note that from 1 October 2021, there will be a change in the regulations that will impact the requirement. If you have received introduction benefits after 1 January 2021 it will not count as part of the income, and it will be deducted from the total income in your tax settlement.
The requirement for income was at least
NOK 296 417 pre-tax
in 2021.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person is a student who is a Norwegian or Nordic citizen or holds a permanent residence permit
If the reference person has achieved 60 credits or more the last year
If you, the reference person, has achieved at least 60 credits, or took a full-time study programme at a technical college, in the last tax year or study year, you must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Your income can for example be student loans, grants, income from employment or a combination of these.
There is no requirement that you had any income last year.
If you are going to continue your studies, and the applicant has a job offer in Norway, the applicant’s income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
Examples of those who are considered as having achieved 60 credits the last year:
- You took 60 credits in 2023.
- You finished your studies in the summer of 2023, and took 60 credits in the last year of your studies (autumn 2022 + spring 2023).
- You took a full-time study programme at a technical college in 2023.
- You took a full-time study programme at a technical college in the last academic year (autumn 2022 + spring 2023) and finished your study programme at the technical college in the summer of 2023.
If the reference person has achieved less than 60 credits the last year
If you, the reference person, have not studied full time in the last tax year or study year, there are other requirements for your income.
Examples of those who are considered as having achieved less than 60 credits the last year:
- You took 50 credits in 2023.
- You took 30 credits in 2023 and worked part time.
- You took a part time study programme at a technical college in 2023.
If your study program gives you an uneven amount of achieved credits per study year, we can consider if you on average achieve 60 credits per year or not.
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
In addition, there are requirements for your income last year.
You must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
Please note that from 1 October 2021, there will be a change in the regulations that will impact the requirement. If you have received introduction benefits after 1 January 2021 it will not count as part of the income, and it will be deducted from the total income in your tax settlement.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person has a residence permit as a student (study permit)
No requirement for the reference person’s income last year
You, the reference person, do not need to have had any income last year.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Your income can be student loans, grants, own money that you have in a Norwegian bank account or the deposit account of the educational institution, or a combination of these. If you have already been offered a part-time job in Norway, the income from this work may be included.
If you, the reference person, have achieved at least 60 credits in the last year, and the applicant has a job offer in Norway, the applicant's income can also be included in order to meet the requirement.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- work assessment allowance
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
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The reference person is a researcher with own funds
If the spouse, cohabitant, or a child of the reference person applies for family immigration
No requirement for the reference person’s income last year
You, the reference person, do not need to have had any income last year.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Your income can be your own money that you have in a Norwegian bank account.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- work assessment allowance
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
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The reference person has a large amount of capital
If the spouse, cohabitant, or a child of the reference person applies for family immigration
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
If you have capital that exceeds your debts, we will assess whether we can accept that your income is less than the requirement. The amount of capital decides how much of the income requirement we can disregard.
We only accept lower income when it is obvious that you and the applicant have a voluntary relationship. This means that the UDI is of the opinion that there is no risk of forced marriage. It also has to be apparent that the capital is your own, and not for example transferred to you because you are applying for family immigration.
How much must the reference person have earned last year?
You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
The requirement for income was at least
NOK 296 417 pre-tax
in 2021.
Please note that from 1 October 2021, there will be a change in the regulations that will impact the requirement. If you have received introduction benefits after 1 January 2021 it will not count as part of the income, and it will be deducted from the total income in your tax settlement.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
We can disregard all of, or parts of, the income requirement for last year if you have a large amount of capital. If we are to disregard the income requirement for last year, the above mentioned requirements for the capital being your own and no risk of forced marriage apply.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- work assessment allowance
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
If other family members apply for family immigration
If there are family members other than your (the reference person’s) spouse, cohabitant or children that apply for family immigration, you, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
.
In addition there are requirements for your income last year. You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
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The reference person is a witness to or a victim of human trafficing
If a child of the reference person applies for family immigration
If you, the reference person, have been granted a residence permit because you are a witness to or a victim of human trafficking, there is no income requirement for a child of you being granted family immigration.
- The applicant must be your child and under the age of 18.
- Your child must apply for family immigration within one year after you received your residence permit.
If other family members apply for family immigration
If there are family members other than your (the reference person’s) children that apply for family immigration, you, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. In addition there are requirements for your income last year.
How much must the reference person have earned last year?
You, the reference person, must have had a total income of at least
NOK 313 846 per year pre-tax
in 2022.
This must be income that your employer has reported to the Tax Administration and correspond to what is stated in your payslips. When your tax settlement is ready for the last year, this must show an income of at least the claim given above. If we do not have the information about your income from last year, the previous year will apply.
Please note that from 1 October 2021, there will be a change in the regulations that will impact the requirement. If you have received introduction benefits after 1 January 2021 it will not count as part of the income, and it will be deducted from the total income in your tax settlement.
The requirement for income was at least
NOK 296 417 pre-tax
in 2021.
Your income must also meet the requirement in the period until we make the decision. Unemployment benefits are counted as previous income.
If you are self-employed, we have other arrangements for how we consider your income.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
-
The reference person completed military service last year
No requirement for the reference person’s income last year
You, the reference person, do not need to have had any income last year.
How much must the reference person earn now?
You, the reference person, must have a total income of at least
NOK 334 876 per year pre-tax
. It must be probable that you are going to have this income for at least another year. You may later be asked to document that you had this income the first year your family member was in Norway.
Types of income we count as the reference person’s future income
- income from employment
- sickness benefit, pregnancy benefit, parental support, disability benefit or retirement pension from the National Insurance scheme
- other permanent pensions or periodical benefits (insurance payments or similar)
- loans or grants received in connection with studies
- If the applicant is already in lawful employment in Norway, the applicant's income can be included in order to meet the requirement.
You, the reference person, can have one or more of these types of income.
Types of income we do not count as the reference person’s future income
- financial assistance from NAV (økonomisk sosialhjelp)
- housing support
- unemployment benefit and work assessment allowance (this is also the case if you have been temporarily laid off (permittert) due to the corona situation. We will publish information here if the rules regarding this change.)
- any benefits you receive because you have children
- lump sum grant in connection with birth
- own funds (money in an account)
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The reference person is a child under the age of 18
If you, the reference person, are a child under the age of 18, there is no requirement for your income if someone in your family applies for family immigration.
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The applicant is a child who was born in Norway
If you hand in the application within a year after birth
If you, the reference person, hand in the application for family immigration for the child within one year after the child is born, there is no requirement for income.
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The applicant is under the age of 15 and has no carers in their home country
If the applicant is under the age of 15, and do not have any carers in the home country, there is no requirement for the income you, the reference person, have.
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None of the above: Special exemptions
The UDI will always consider whether very special circumstances exist in the case (particularly strong humanitarian considerations) that mean that the applicant can be granted a residence permit even if the reference person does not have sufficient income.