What you will find in this guide

Family immigration is both an application process and a settlement process. This guide connects UDI requirements with practical life after arrival: income, housing, children, health and school.

Plan the application and settlement together

Read official information at UDI before applying. Then use SamfunnPrep guides for practical steps after arrival, such as kindergarten admission, the school system and NAV in Norway.

Application, arrival and everyday life
  • Application

    Main question
    Can the family get a permit?
    Source
    UDI
    Documentation
    Relationship, ID and income
    Risk
    Incomplete application
  • Arrival

    Main question
    What must be arranged first?
    Source
    Tax Administration and municipality
    Documentation
    Address and registration
    Risk
    Delayed registration
  • Everyday life

    Main question
    How do services work?
    Source
    NAV, municipality and health services
    Documentation
    School, health and finances
    Risk
    Missed deadline or wrong agency