Parent of child over 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 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

• Documentation of the applicant’s (the parent’s) marital status from relevant authority *
• Copy of the reference person’s passport – all used pages *
• Birth certificate for the reference person *
• Documentation of residence permit/citizenship of all the applicant’s children, grandchildren and parents living in countries other than the applicant’s home country *
• If any of the applicant’s parents, children or grandchildren are deceased: a death certificate
• A copy from an official registry which shows family relations, if such documents are issued in the applicant’s home country
• 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

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 *
• 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

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

If applying as a skilled worker

• Documentation of your education *
• And/or documentation of your work experience *
• If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above