Foster 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
• UDI's checklist, filled out and signed (this list) *

• Passport and copy of all used pages in the passport *
• 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 *
• A short description of the relationship *
• Documentation which can substantiate that the child is an established member of the household, and that the person exercising parental responsibility for the child are doing so lawfully in accordance with the legislation of the country of origin *
• If the child’s biological parents are alive, documentary evidence must be submitted confirming that parental responsibility has been transferred
• If the biological parents are dead: death certificates
• 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

Financial guarantee from spouse/cohabitant

• Guarantee form for residence in a family immigration case *

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 sponsor has been a vocational tertiary student (i.e. student above secondary/high school), please enclose a written confirmation that the education was completed within the prescribed time in the year of the latest tax settlement 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 the sponsor has been a vocational tertiary student (i.e. student above secondary/high school), please enclose a written confirmation that the education was completed within the prescribed time in the year of the latest tax settlement 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 sponsor has been a vocational tertiary student (i.e. student above secondary/high school), please enclose a written confirmation that the education was completed within the prescribed time in the year of the latest tax settlement 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. It should be documented which period is covered by the payments (the entire school year or parts thereof). *
• 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

• Application questionnaire to be filled out by the applicant (not the reference person in Norway) *

• The lease or the deeds (in Norwegian: ‘skjøte’ or ‘grunnboksutskrift’) for the house/apartment *