Income requirement in family immigration cases


When someone applies for family immigration, the reference person must document that they have a source of adequate income. In some cases, it is possible to be exempted from this requirement.

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What describes the reference person?: The reference person has a job

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 who needs a residence permit to continue living in Norway. 

What describes your situation?

  • The reference person is working

  • The reference person has a residence permit for work

  • The reference person has a job where income varies from year to year

  • The reference person receives sickness benefits or pregnancy benefits

  • The reference person is a researcher with own funds

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