Cohabitant
Who it's for: Unmarried partners who live with, or have a child with, a Norwegian or Nordic citizen.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Age limit: From 24
- Main fee: NOK 11,900
- Salary threshold: NOK 436,957
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NOK 11,900 | — | udi.noOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | NOK 436,957 | — | udi.noOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Age limitFrom 24Official wording
“You must be at least 24 years old”
Main feeNOK 11,900Official wording
“First-time application for family immigration for adults NOK 11900”
Salary thresholdNOK 436,957Official wording
“NOK 436 957 per year pre-tax”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“Here you can find UDI’s waiting times for first-time applications, renewals, and appeals.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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