Cohabitant (Norwegian or Nordic sponsor)

• 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 and copy of all used pages in the passport *

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 *
• If the applicant or the reference person has been married before: divorce certificate or death certificate
• If relevant, final decision of separation
• If a child is affected by the application, you can include a description of the child's situation

If missing documents

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

Divorce proof

• Divorce certificate or annulment certificate from the country where the reference person and the previous spouse were married *
• Divorce certificate or annulment certificate to the reference person both from the home country of the previous spouse and from the country where the reference person and the previous spouse were married *
• If it is not possible for the reference person to divorce or annul the marriage, you must provide documentation explaining why it is not possible
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

Joint child / no joint child

• Birth certificate for your child, or documentation of pregnancy, for instance a confirmation from a doctor *
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above
• Documentation showing that you have lived together the last two years, for instance tenancy agreement, sales contract or a registration of residence *
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

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

• Contract of employment or a confirmation from the employer(s) *
• Tax assessment notice *
• Confirmation/certificate or diploma from the school or place of study *
• Confirmation of participation in the introduction programme *
• Confirmation from NAV of your participation in the qualification programme *
• Decision on disability pension or retirement pension *

• Documentation of your education *
• Documentation of your work experience *
• If you are not a skilled worker: documents which show that there are very special circumstances which means that you must hand in the application in Norway, for example a medical certificate