Child under 18

• Signed signature form from the Application portal (or application form) *
• A new passport photo with a white background *
• Filled-in Power of attorney form
• Questionnaire to be filled out by the applicant *
• UDI's checklist, filled out and signed (this list) *

• Passport – copy of all used pages *
• Birth certificate *

If missing documents

• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

• Copy of the reference person’s passport – all used pages *
• Description of the child’s situation (optional)

If missing documents

• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

If only one parent

• Documentation from an official authority stating who has parental responsibility for the child *
• If the parents have joint parental responsibility: a consent form from the other parent allowing the child to live in Norway with the reference person
• If the parents have joint parental responsibility: a copy of the passport or other valid identification of the other parent
• If the other parent is deceased: a death certificate
• A statement regarding the applicant’s situation of care in the country of residence *
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

If the child is adopted

• Documentation on adoption from the relevant authorities *
• If the child is adopted after the reference person settled in Norway: approval of the adoption from Norwegian authorities
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

Financial guarantee from spouse/cohabitant

• Guarantee form for residence in a family immigration case *
• Contract of employment or a confirmation from the employer *

If the reference person works

• Contract of employment or a confirmation from the employer *
• If the reference person has been a student at the university or university college level, please enclose documentation of the reference person having accumulated at least 60 credits (or the equivalent) in the year of the latest tax assessment notice
• If the reference person has completed their national military service in the year of the previous tax assessment notice, please hand in documentation which shows this
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

If the reference person receives benefits from NAV

• Decision from NAV which includes information regarding the size and duration of the benefit *
• If the reference person has been a student at the university or university college level, please enclose documentation of the reference person having accumulated at least 60 credits (or the equivalent) in the year of the latest tax assessment notice
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

If the reference person is self-employed

• A confirmation that your firm is properly registered in Norway *
• If you have an accountant: Confirmation from your accountant showing the profits of your company after the last tax year
• Tax return with all the necessary supporting documents (income statement etc.) *
• If the reference person has been a student at the university or university college level, please enclose documentation of the reference person having accumulated at least 60 credits (or the equivalent) in the year of the latest tax assessment notice
• If the reference person has completed their national military service in the year of the previous tax assessment notice, please hand in documentation which shows this
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

Reference person's current situation

• Documentation on fixed periodic income, such as insurance payments, private pension schemes or rental income *
• Confirmation of participation in the introduction programme, and information about the duration of the introduction programme *
• Decision regarding loans and/or grants received in connection with studies *
• Documentation on income abroad if the reference person is a Norwegian citizen, a citizen of one of the Nordic countries, or holds a permanent residence permit (settlement permit) in Norway and has worked abroad *
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above