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Norway Brexit residence — eligible family member applying from abroad

6 facts quoted from the official source

Brexit residence — eligible family member applying from abroad

Route type
Free movement
Can bring
spouse, partner +1
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Purpose or legal basisBrexit residence — eligible family member applying from abroad
  • Age requirementYou must both be over the age of 18. children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren under the age of 21.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusYou are a family member of a UK national who is a resident and had a residence in Norway as of 31 December 2020.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusUsually, you must have lived together for at least two years by the end of 31 December 2020.
  • Qualifying family relationshipYou are a family member of a UK national who is a resident and had a residence in Norway as of 31 December 2020. You must be among the following family members of the UK national: If the UK national is employed, self-employed, or has sufficient funds to support you, you can be: spouse or registered partner.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementYou must have health insurance that covers all risks.
Family

Who you can bring

spousepartnerde facto partner
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: Brexit residence — eligible family member applying from abroad
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, partner, de facto partner.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must have health insurance that covers all risks.

Every answer is quoted from the official udi.no page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source udi.noLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Norway government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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