The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration has introduced new procedures where the main goal is to reduce the processing time significantly regarding family cases.
All applicants need to examine the checklists of documents that are published by UDI on the following links:
English: http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/Central-topics/Family-immigration/Check-lists/
Norwegian: http://www.udi.no/Sentrale-tema/Familieinnvandring/Sjekklister-familieinnvandring
Please, start with reading through the guidelines to applicant!
When the applicant submits the family application at the Embassy he or she shall provide the following:
• Receipt of an application submitted online (Cover letter)
• A completed and signed document list
• All documents must be submitted accordingly to the requirements stated in the documentation list
• The completed questionnaires
• If applicable, a written explanation of why the applicant or the sponsor cannot obtain one or more of the documents that are required, as mentioned above
All applicants need to print out and prepare these documents before coming to the Embassy. Applicants who insist upon delivering an incomplete application despite that the necessary documentation required is not met, must be aware that their application is likely to be refused.
The Norwegian Embassy will not refuse to receive an incomplete application, but if the applicant insists upon handing in an incomplete application he/she should submit a written explanation why all the required documentation is not attached with the application.
If you have any questions regarding the rules, you can contact the Norwegian embassy or check the UDI's website: www.udi.no (see the top right-hand corner for different languages)