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Protection application for a child born in Norway

2 facts quoted from the official source

When a child of foreign parents is born in Norway, the parents must apply for a residence permit as soon as possible after the birth.

Route type
Humanitarian protection
Can bring
children, parents
from the official record
Requirements
2
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.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Purpose or legal basisWhen a child of foreign parents is born in Norway, the parents must apply for a residence permit as soon as possible after the birth.
  • Qualifying family relationshipWhen a child of foreign parents is born in Norway, the parents must apply for a residence permit as soon as possible after the birth. If you have applied for or been given protection, and have a child who is born in Norway, please see our information page about residence permits for children who are born in Norway to find out what type of application you must hand in.
Family

Who you can bring

childrenparents
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: When a child of foreign parents is born in Norway, the parents must apply for a residence permit as soon as possible after the birth.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children, parents.

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

We checked 2 points against the official source; 2 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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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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Other humanitarian protection routes to Norway

13 other humanitarian protection routes to Norway.

Family residence for a child of a human-trafficking victimIndependent residence permit for a child of a victim of abuseIndependent residence permit for a victim of abuseLimited residence permit for a victim of human traffickingOrdinary protection (asylum) in NorwayProtection application while holding a Norwegian residence permit
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Humanitarian protection routes in other countries

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