There’s no need for you to move to Oslo alone (if you don’t prefer to go solo that is). If you and your spouse or registered partner and children are EU/EEA citizens, all of you are eligible to live and work in Norway without a visa or resident permit.

Family of other internationals may also be eligible to stay in Norway. Your spouse, registered partner, cohabitation partner and/or child can apply for aFamily Reunification, providing you have already obtained a Norwegian resident permit. You will also have to earn more than a specific amount pre-tax, and have a suitable place to live in order for your family to join you.

You can read more about the different types of visas your family can apply for, depending on what sort of resident permit you hold yourself, onthe Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

Our human family is all well and good, but let’s not forget the pets. For information on bringing your furry friends, please see below under «Relocation services & toll».

To learn more about living in Norway as a family, read about children’s kindergartens, the school system, events and activities and more in our «Work in the Oslo Region» and «Social Life & Culture» sections.