🇳🇴 Norway · Family
Family Immigration Permit (Norway — spouse/cohabitant/child) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,276 (≈ NOK 36,413 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Minimum annual salary | €39,194 |
| Age range | 24–24 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,276 (≈ NOK 36,413 · FX 2026-06-22).
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“You must have an income of at least NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax. This amount is adjusted in May each year ... You must have this amount of income the first year your family member receives a permit in Norway. In addition, you must have had at least this income last year and during the time we process the application.”
“A página lista a ligação para 'Permanent residence' como caminho separado; é uma autorização de imigração familiar (renovável) que pode levar a residência permanente mas a própria página não a declara permanente.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.