1. Apply for a visitor visa
   Many people need a visa to travel to Norway. You can find an overview of who needs a visa on the page: 'Who needs a visa?' How you may apply is described on the page: 'How do I apply for a visa?'Apply for a fiance permit
   If your intention is to enter into marriage or partnership and stay in Norway, you may apply for a residence permit valid up to six months to enter into marriage or partnership. You can find the information on the page ’fiance permit’.
2. Apply for a work or residence permit
   If you wish to reside in Norway for more than 3 months, you need to apply for a work or residence permit. You may find information on how you apply on the page ‘Work and Residence’. You may also find more information on the page: ‘How to get married/enter into partnership with my girlfriend/boyfriend living in Norway’.

Please note that there are separate rules for residence permits for EU/EEA-citizens.

1. Apply for a visitor visa
   Many people need a visa to travel to Norway. An overview of who is included you may find on the page: 'Who needs a visa?' How you may apply is described on the page: 'How do I apply for a visa?'
2. Apply for a parental visit
   If you are going to visit your own children living in Norway, you may in some cases apply for a special residence permit valid for visits up to 9 months. Read more on the conditions for this permit, also called ‘Parental visit’.
3. Apply for a work or residence permit
   If you wish to reside in Norway for more than 3 months, you need to apply for a work or residence permit. You may find information on how to apply on the page ‘Work and Residence’. In some cases you may be granted a permit to live with your family in Norway. Read more on the page ‘Family Immigration’.

Please note that there are separate rules for EU/EEA-citizens.

More questions?

If you still have questions regarding how to visit a boyfriend, girlfriend or relatives in Norway, you may contact the nearest embassy or consulate, or the Information Service, OTS