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Norway Independent residence permit for a victim of abuse

5 facts quoted from the official source

You must hold, or have held a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or a residence card for family members of an EU/EEA national or have registered as a family member of an EU/EEA national a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or

Can bring
spouse, de facto partner
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Purpose or legal basisYou must hold, or have held a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or a residence card for family members of an EU/EEA national or have registered as a family member of an EU/EEA national a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or
  • Nationality or qualifying statusYou must hold, or have held a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or a residence card for family members of an EU/EEA national or have registered as a family member of an EU/EEA national a residence card for family members of an EU/EEA national or have registered as a family member of an EU/EEA national
  • Prior immigration or residence statusYour spouse or cohabitant must be Norwegian, a Nordic national, hold a permanent residence permit or a residence permit that forms the basis for permanent residence, or be registered as an EU/EEA national in Norway.
  • Qualifying family relationshipYou must hold, or have held a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or a residence card for family members of an EU/EEA national or have registered as a family member of an EU/EEA national a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathYour spouse or cohabitant must be Norwegian, a Nordic national, hold a permanent residence permit or a residence permit that forms the basis for permanent residence, or be registered as an EU/EEA national in Norway.
Family

Who you can bring

spousede facto partner
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: You must hold, or have held a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or a residence card for family members of an EU/EEA national or have registered as a family member of an EU/EEA national a residence permit in Norway for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, or
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, de facto partner.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Your spouse or cohabitant must be Norwegian, a Nordic national, hold a permanent residence permit or a residence permit that forms the basis for permanent residence, or be registered as an EU/EEA national in Norway.

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

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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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