Residence permit for up to nine months to visit child in Norway (Parental visit)
A residence permit of up to nine months’ duration may be given to parents who have a particular connection with Norway through any child residing in Norway. This type of permit falls under the same regulations as that of family immigration.
Requirement to the child
The principal person (child residing in Norway) must be a Norwegian or Nordic citizen, hold a settlement permit or a permit which may constitute a basis for a settlement permit. It is a prerequisite that subsistence and housing are ensured
How do I apply?
Parents who wish to apply for such a permit must contact the neareast Norwegian foreign service mission. Parents may apply for such a permit after having arrived in Norway. The permit must be submitted to the police in the district where you live. When the permit is applied after you arrive in the country, the nine months is calculated from the date you enetered the Schengen area. The police or the foreign service mission can give you more information about this. At
www.norway.no you can find webistes for some Norwegian foreign service missions.
What must the application include?
When you are applying for a resident permit to visit your child, the following documents must accompany the application:
The requirement for documentation varies from country to country, and may change over time. You should therefore check what requirements currently apply by contacting the Norwegian embassy in the country from which you are applying. Most of the Norwegian embassies have their own websites. A list of documents required for the different types of applications can be found, in addition to other useful information.
Websites for some Norwegian foreign service missions. The foreign service missions also have application forms and information about what documents are required.
Documentation in conjunction with an application for parental visit is to be submitted in original form unless otherwise specified. All documents must be translated into English or Norwegian
How long will it take to process my application?
Case processing times vary. For an overview of average processing times for the various types of permit, visit
www.udi.no/caseprocessingtime, or contact the Information Service by e-mail or by calling (+ 47) 23 35 16 00.
We urge everyone to allow plenty of time for their application. In order to avoid unnecessary case processing delays, it is important to take care when completing the application form and to include all the requested documentation.
Permit holder’s entitlement
- The purpose of this permit is that you shall visit your child living in Norway.
- The permit does not entitle you to work in Norway
- The permit cannot be renewed, but a new permit for nine months visit can be applied for after the parent has been out of the country for one year
Any questions?
If you are still unsure about anything relating to parental visit, you can contact the Information Service (OTS) at 23 35 16 00 or e-mail ots@udi.no
Sist oppdatert:
12.06.2007
Publisert:
12.06.2007
