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Parent of a child who is under 18 and lives in Norway — Norwegian or Nordic sponsor

7 facts quoted from the official source

You have had a residence permit in Norway for the last year. You have had a residence permit in Norway for the last year, and the child is living with you on a permanent basis.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
3
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.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirementNo requirements apply to reference persons who are children under the age of 18.
  • Qualifying family relationshipYou must then apply for family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant instead. If you are married or you plan to live together with your child's other parent, you cannot apply for this type of family immigration.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is usually valid proof of identity. You must document your identity.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsIf you are married or you plan to live together with your child's other parent, you cannot apply for this type of family immigration. You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparentsde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeYou must pay an application fee.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionIf you have a family immigration permit with your spouse/cohabitant, and you now have separated, you must now apply for a renewal of your family immigration permit with your child.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: You have had a residence permit in Norway for the last year. You have had a residence permit in Norway for the last year, and the child is living with you on a permanent basis.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents, de facto partner.

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

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 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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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

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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