Norway · Humanitarian protection

Norway Independent residence permit for a child of a victim of abuse

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Norway?

The official source states: “Please note: If the child is born in Norway, please check what type of residence permit you can apply for. You must have a residence permit on the basis that you have been subjected to abuse.” (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “As a general rule, you must have a current income of at least NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax. NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (udi.no, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: children, parents (udi.no, read 2026-07-27).

6 facts quoted from the official source

Please note: If the child is born in Norway, please check what type of residence permit you can apply for. You must have a residence permit on the basis that you have been subjected to abuse.

Income required: —
Can bring: children, parents
Requirements: 5

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

Purpose or legal basisPlease note: If the child is born in Norway, please check what type of residence permit you can apply for. You must have a residence permit on the basis that you have been subjected to abuse.
Age requirementYou must be under 18 years of age and must not be married or cohabiting.
Financial resourcesAs a general rule, you must have a current income of at least NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax. NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax
Qualifying family relationshipPlease note: If the child is born in Norway, please check what type of residence permit you can apply for. If only one of your parents is living in Norway, your other parent must consent to you living in Norway.

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 conditionsYou must be under 18 years of age and must not be married or cohabiting. If only one of your parents is living in Norway, your other parent must consent to you living in Norway. This is only necessary if your parents have joint parental responsibility.

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: Please note: If the child is born in Norway, please check what type of residence permit you can apply for. You must have a residence permit on the basis that you have been subjected to abuse.

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: As a general rule, you must have a current income of at least NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax. NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

03Can 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 6 points against the official source; 6 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.

See the 0 open points

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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