Norway · Free movement

Norway Family member of a Norwegian citizen returning under EEA rules

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: “For the right to stay as a foster child, full sister/brother, family member in need of care, supported family member or household member, the immigration authorities must assess whether you may become an unreasonable burden on the welfare system in Norway. You can work in Norway.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “You may be an employee, self-employed, family member, student, have your own funds, or be employed by a foreign company. If you are a student or are here on your own funds, you must have insurance.” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: children, siblings (udi.no, read 2026-07-27).

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “After five years in Norway, you can be granted permanent right of residence.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: “If your Norwegian family member is a student or has sufficient funds, you must be covered by health insurance in Norway. We will emphasize whether you are covered by medical insurance and whether you are guaranteed support and housing.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

11 facts quoted from the official source

For the right to stay as a foster child, full sister/brother, family member in need of care, supported family member or household member, the immigration authorities must assess whether you may become an unreasonable burden on the welfare system in Norway. You can work in Norway.

Income required: —
Can bring: children, siblings
Requirements: 8

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.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Employment, placement or host agreementYou may be an employee, self-employed, family member, student, have your own funds, or be employed by a foreign company.
Age requirementYou must both be over the age of 18. his/her child under the age of 21.
Financial resourcesYou may be an employee, self-employed, family member, student, have your own funds, or be employed by a foreign company. If you are a student or are here on your own funds, you must have insurance.
Nationality or qualifying statusIf you have a family member who is a Norwegian citizen and you have lived together in another EU/EEA country, you can register as a family member if you have lived together on a permanent basis in another EU/EEA country, and
Prior immigration or residence statusIf you believe you have the right to reside, you must be able to document that the EU/EEA citizen is employed, self-employed, a service provider, a student, or has their own funds to support themselves.
Qualifying family relationshipIf you have a family member who is a Norwegian citizen and you have lived together in another EU/EEA country, you can register as a family member if your Norwegian family member has been an employee, self-employed person or student in this EU/EEA country, or has lived there with sufficient funds of their own, and

What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

Accommodation requirementWe will emphasize whether you are covered by medical insurance and whether you are guaranteed support and housing.
Health-insurance requirementIf your Norwegian family member is a student or has sufficient funds, you must be covered by health insurance in Norway. We will emphasize whether you are covered by medical insurance and whether you are guaranteed support and housing.

Also stated by the source

Long-term residence or conversion pathAfter five years in Norway, you can be granted permanent right of residence.
Work rightsYou can work in Norway.

Family

Who you can bring

childrensiblings

How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: For the right to stay as a foster child, full sister/brother, family member in need of care, supported family member or household member, the immigration authorities must assess whether you may become an unreasonable burden on the welfare system in Norway. You can work in Norway.

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: You may be an employee, self-employed, family member, student, have your own funds, or be employed by a foreign company. If you are a student or are here on your own funds, you must have insurance. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

03Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: children, siblings.

04What does this route lead to?

The official source states: After five years in Norway, you can be granted permanent right of residence.

05Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: If your Norwegian family member is a student or has sufficient funds, you must be covered by health insurance in Norway. We will emphasize whether you are covered by medical insurance and whether you are guaranteed support and housing.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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.

See the 0 open points

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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