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Norway Family member who need nursing and care — EU/EEA sponsor

9 facts quoted from the official source

In order for you to have the right to reside on this basis, the immigration authorities must assess whether you may become an unreasonable burden on the welfare system in Norway.

Route type
Free movement
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusAll EU/EEA nationals and their family members are covered by the EU/EEA regulations. This applies both to family members who are EU/EEA citizens themselves and family members who are citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA.
  • 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 relationshipYou must be the only person who can provide nursing and care for the family member.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementWe will emphasise whether you are covered by health insurance and whether you are guaranteed support and housing.
  • Health-insurance requirementWe will emphasise whether you are covered by health insurance and whether you are guaranteed support and housing.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsYou must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen. You must be the only person who can provide nursing and care for the family member.
Also stated by the source
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is usually valid proof of identity. You must document your identity.
  • Work rightsIf you meet all the requirements described on the webpage, you are allowed to work while you wait for the police/UDI to process your application.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
The official source states: In order for you to have the right to reside on this basis, the immigration authorities must assess whether you may become an unreasonable burden on the welfare system in Norway.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: We will emphasise whether you are covered by health insurance and whether you are guaranteed support and housing.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Norway?
The official source states: We will emphasise whether you are covered by health 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 9 points against the official source; 9 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.

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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