How to apply for renewal
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You should register your application online and book an appointment with the police well in advance, at least 3 months before your residence permit expires. Waiting times for an appointment with the police can be very long.
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Select the option that describes your family situation under "What is your family situation?" further down on this page, and log in to complete the application form.
- Upload your documents digitally with your application. If you are unable to upload them, you must print them out and submit them to the police. You will be told in the application form what you need to bring.
Apply here
Select the correct option that describes your family situation below and log in to complete the online application form.
What is your family situation?
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My family situation has not changed
Requirements relating to the renewal of a residence permit
- You must pay an application fee, called «Renewal of family immigration for adults». If you apply after your permit has expired, the fee will be higher.
- Your family situation must be the same as the last time you applied (for example, a married couple must still be married and living together).
Requirement for the reference person, if he or she has a residence permit in Norway for work
- You must have an annual income of at least
NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax
.
If you registered the first application for family immigration before 1 February 2025, the income requirement for renewal of a family immigration permit is lower, equivalent to 2.7 G. This corresponds to NOK 351 432 for future income, and NOK 330 008 for previous income as of 1 May 2025.
Requirement for the reference person, if he or she has a residence permit in Norway as a student
- You must have an annual income of at least
NOK 368 683 per year pre-tax
.
Please note
- Residence permits issued for the purpose of marriage cannot be renewed. Once you are married, you must apply for a renewal on the basis of family immigration ( choose "I have married my fiancé" below).
- Residence permits issued for the purpose of visiting your child in Norway for up to 9 months cannot be renewed. You must return to your home country and wait a year before you can apply again: apply for family immigration.
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I have married my fiancé(e)
If you have a residence permit for the purpose of marriage, you will have to apply for family immigration with your spouse after you marry.
Requirements for the applicant
- You must pay an application fee.
- You must have married your fiancé and you must live together.
Requirement for the reference person
- You must now have an income of at least
NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax
. In addition, your income last year must have been at about the same level. Check what kind of income counts toward this requirement and whether you can be granted an exemption.
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My spouse/cohabitant and I have separated and we have children together
If you and your spouse or cohabitant are separated and you have a child in Norway, you can apply for family immigration with your child.
Requirements for applying
- You must pay an application fee.
- You must meet one of the following requirements:
- You have parental responsibility for a Norwegian child, and the child lives with you on a permanent basis.
- You have had a residence permit in Norway for the last year. You have shared parental responsibility for the child, have access rights with the child, and are going to continue to have access rights with the child in Norway.
- You have had a residence permit in Norway for the last year, and the child lives with you on a permanent basis. The child's other parent lives in Norway and has access rights with the child and shared parental responsibility.
Word definition
- Access rights normally means that the child, as a minimum, stays with the other parent one afternoon a week, every other weekend, two weeks during the summer holidays and for Christmas or Easter.
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My spouse/cohabitant and I have separated and we do not have children together
If you were granted a family immigration permit with your spouse or cohabitant, and you have since divorced or separated, it will normally not be possible to renew your family immigration permit.
If you wish to continue to live in Norway, you can check whether you meet the requirements for another type of residence permit, such as a permit for work purposes or studies.
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I have become a widow/widower
If your spouse or cohabitant has died since you came to Norway, you are entitled to a new residence permit if you apply for one.
Requirements relating to renewal of a residence permit
- You must have been granted family immigration with your spouse or cohabitant, who died after you came to Norway.
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My spouse or cohabitant has abused me or my child
If you were granted a family immigration permit with your spouse or cohabitant, and you have been divorced or moved away from each other, you cannot usually apply to renew your family immigration permit.
If you or your child have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can instead apply for a residence permit for those who have been abused or another type of residence permit, see more information on the pages below. There you will also find information about what violence and abuse are and how you can get help.
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