Spouse or registered partner
Who it's for: Spouses or registered partners of a Norwegian or Nordic citizen living in Norway.
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
“You must have an income of at least 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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