Foster child who has foster parents in Norway — sponsor: permanent or eligible residence-permit holder
You must have one of these types of residence permits: a permanent residence permit (formerly known as settlement permit) a valid residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, for example a residence permit for protection, most types of family immigration permits, or a residence permit for self-employed persons with a company in Norway. (You can check in the decision you received from the UDI whether your residence permit forms the basis for a permanent residence permit.)
- Income required
- NOK 436,957/yr the lowest published threshold
- Can bring
- children, parents from the official record
- Requirements
- 6 each quoted below
- Leads to
- Residence permit quoted from the official source
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.
6 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Age requirement
You must be under the age of 18.
- Financial resources
You must now have an income of at least NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax. NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax If you do not have enough income yourself, your cohabitant or spouse can provide a financial guarantee.
- Prior immigration or residence status
You must have lived on a permanent basis with your foster parents in your home country. You must have one of these types of residence permits: a permanent residence permit (formerly known as settlement permit) a valid residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, for example a residence permit for protection, most types of family immigration permits, or a residence permit
- Qualifying family relationship
You must have lived on a permanent basis with your foster parents in your home country. If you are foster parents, you must have confirmation from the authorities in your home country that you have parental responsibility for the foster child, and you must be approved by the Child Welfare Service in Norway.
Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.
- Accommodation requirement
You must have a home.
- Passport or travel-document requirement
A valid passport is usually valid proof of identity. You must document your identity.
- Purpose or legal basis
You must have one of these types of residence permits: a permanent residence permit (formerly known as settlement permit) a valid residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, for example a residence permit for protection, most types of family immigration permits, or a residence permit for self-employed persons with a company in Norway. (You can check in the decision you
- Long-term residence or conversion path
You must have one of these types of residence permits: a permanent residence permit (formerly known as settlement permit) a valid residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, for example a residence permit for protection, most types of family immigration permits, or a residence permit for self-employed persons with a company in Norway. (You can check in the decision you
Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Government fee
You must pay an application fee.
checked 2026-07-27
From here to a yes
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Norway?
You must have one of these types of residence permits: a permanent residence permit (formerly known as settlement permit) a valid residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, for example a residence permit for protection, most types of family immigration permits, or a residence permit for self-employed persons with a company in Norway. (You can check in the decision you received from the UDI whether your residence permit forms the basis for a permanent residence permit.)
02How much money do I need?
You must now have an income of at least NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax. NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax If you do not have enough income yourself, your cohabitant or spouse can provide a financial guarantee.The lowest published threshold is NOK 436,957/yr (income).
03Can I bring my family?
04What does this route lead to?
You must have one of these types of residence permits: a permanent residence permit (formerly known as settlement permit) a valid residence permit that forms the basis for a permanent residence permit, for example a residence permit for protection, most types of family immigration permits, or a residence permit for self-employed persons with a company in Norway. (You can check in the decision you
05Do I need to show accommodation in Norway?
You must have a home.
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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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.
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.Other family routes to Norway
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