Foreign spouses of Norwegian citizens are, as a main rule, required to apply for a Residence Permit for reunification with the Norwegian spouse. This application must be submitted at the Embassy, and will be forwarded to UDI for processing.
The Embassy might in exceptional cases, issue a 7 days’ D-visa with the purpose to reunificate with spouse in Norway, so that the foreign spouse can travel to submit the application for Residence Permit in Norway, and wait in Norway while the case is being processed. If you are married to a Norwegian and intend to stay in Norway for more than 90 days, you can apply for such an entry D-visa. A 7 days’ D-visa will only be granted if the Embassy has been provided with documents which prove that the relationship is of a long lasting and serious character. If the Norwegian citizen previously has been married to a foreigner from a country that needs visa to Norway, or the Macedonian citizen has been previously married to a Norwegian citizen, a 7 days’ D-visa will not be granted.
A 7-day Entry D- visa may be applied for also if an application for Residence Permit already has been submitted. An applicant is allowed to apply for both Residence Permit and this type of 7-day Entry visa at the same time.
The issuance of this type of 7-day Entry D-visa is regulated by UDI Circular 2003-015. You will find a link to this Circular on this page.
The processing time for the 7-day Entry D-visa is approximately four weeks. The Embassy will inform the applicant by phone or in writing about the final decision.
The Norwegian reference person is requested to fill in the questionnaire - attached here: Questionnaire for reference person
Required documents are listed below (2 sets):
Documentation from the applicant:
• Visa application form duly completed with recent colour photo (3,5cm x 4,5 cm with white background)
• Copy of relevant pages of the passport (place and date of issue and all used pages)
• Certified Macedonian copy and certified English translation of Marriage Certificate or documentation of kinship
• Certified Macedonian copy and certified English translation of Birth Certificate
• Certified Macedonian copy and certified English translation of documentation proving change of name (if any)
• Certified Macedonian copy and certified English translation of documentation proving the dissolution of previous marriage (if any)
• List of all family members (attached to the application form). This list does not need to be legalized
Documentation from the Norwegian reference:
• Copy of ref.’s passport, showing visits to Macedonia
• Certification of residence (bostedsattest)
• Certification of marital status issued by the Central People Registrar (Sentrale Folkeregister)
• Copy of Divorce Certificate (if any)
• Copy of Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (v/ekteskapsinngåelse)
• Documentation of income (copy of 3 latest monthly salary payments and last available tax payment slip (likningsattest/utskrift av likning). Minimum income per year at present: NOK 182 400 (amount may be changed without notice)
• Document showing reference’s visits to Macedonia (see above) or applicant’s visit to Norway – by copies of passport, or submitting travel tickets
• An explanation in writing regarding the couple’s relationship before they married, how/where they first met and how many times they have met). Please indicate the periods with exact dates. How did they spend the time together and in which language do they communicate. If possible, please use the questionnaire attached on this page.
• Application fee: EURO 35. This fee is not refundable and subject to change without notice.
Notes:
- The application must be submitted in person.
- All originals of the above mentioned documentations shall be presented upon submission of the application.
- Additional documentation may be required.
- The application will be refused if the documentation submitted is incomplete.