Spouse or registered partner — Norwegian or Nordic sponsor

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Which family relationships qualify?

The marriage or partnership must have been validly entered into and, if entered into abroad, be capable of recognition in Norway; it must not be a forced marriage or a circumvention marriage, and both must be at least 24 years old.

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Limits of the record

The official source does not state the complete answer to this question for this route.

https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
Your marriage/partnership must have been validly entered into.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
It must be possible to have your marriage recognised in Norway if you entered into marriage while abroad.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must have plans to live together in Norway.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must not have been forced to marry (forced marriage).
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
Your marriage must not be circumvention marriage.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must be at least 24 years old.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must document your identity. A valid passport is usually valid proof of identity.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

A Norwegian or Nordic citizen who is resident in, or will settle in, Norway.

See recorded sources

https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2008-05-15-35/KAPITTEL_6
norsk eller nordisk statsborger som er bosatt eller skal bosette seg i riket,

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The marriage/partnership must have been validly entered into and, if entered into abroad, be capable of recognition in Norway; the couple must plan to live together in Norway; it must not be a forced marriage or a circumvention marriage; both must be at least 24 years old; the applicant must document identity (a valid passport is usually valid proof). The official source does not state the specific documents required to prove the marriage or partnership.

See recorded sources

Limits of the record

Specific documents for proving the marriage/partnership (checklist) not captured.

https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
Your marriage/partnership must have been validly entered into.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
It must be possible to have your marriage recognised in Norway if you entered into marriage while abroad.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must have plans to live together in Norway.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must not have been forced to marry (forced marriage).
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
Your marriage must not be circumvention marriage.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must be at least 24 years old.
https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must document your identity. A valid passport is usually valid proof of identity.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The reference person must have a pre-tax income of at least NOK 436 957 per year (adjusted in May each year; the amount applying now). This income is required for the first year the family member holds a permit, and the reference person must also have had at least this income last year and during processing. Exemptions from requirements may apply. The official source does not state accommodation or insurance requirements.

See recorded sources

Limits of the record

Counted income types and exemptions are on a separate page not captured; accommodation/insurance rules not stated.

https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/spouses-and-registered-partners/
You must have an income of at least NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax . This amount is adjusted in May each year, but this is the applicable amount if you apply now. You must have this amount of income the first year your family member receives a permit in Norway. In addition, you must have had at least this income last year and during the time we process the application. Please check the income requirements, what kind of income that counts and whether you can be exempted from any of the requirements.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the application process, rights, duration and path to independent or longer-term status.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Spouse or registered partner — Norwegian or Nordic sponsor

Which family relationships qualify?

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

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