# Norway Family Immigration Permit Fee for Indians (2026): NOK 11,900 > What an Indian family member pays to join a relative in Norway: the NOK 11,900 UDI fee, the half rate for children, the NOK 4,400 renewal rate and VFS charges. _Published: 2026-11-02 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1069_ ## TL;DR The general fee for a Norwegian family immigration residence permit is NOK 11,900 in 2026, set in the Immigration Regulations § 17-10 and paid online when the application is registered in the UDI Application Portal Norway. Children under 18 pay half. On top, VFS Global charges a service fee in euros when you hand in documents and biometrics in India. ## Key takeaways - Family immigration permit: NOK 11,900 general rate in 2026, under Immigration Regulations § 17-10. - Children under 18 pay half the fee. - A renewal applied for before expiry is an example of a reduced rate, at NOK 4,400. - The fee is paid online in the UDI Application Portal Norway; no official INR amount is published. - VFS service fee sources conflict: EUR 08 on the VFS page, EUR 20 per applicant on the Embassy page. **According to Norway's Immigration Regulations (§ 17-10), the general fee for a family immigration residence permit is NOK 11,900 in 2026, paid online when you register in the UDI Application Portal Norway. Children under 18 pay half, and a renewal applied for before the permit expires can cost a reduced NOK 4,400.** ## Article The figures here are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. UDI, Norway's Directorate of Immigration, publishes its fees in Norwegian kroner only; there is no official rupee amount. For visitor visas and other permits, see our Norway visa guide for Indians. ### How much is the Norway family immigration fee in 2026? The general rate for a family immigration residence permit is NOK 11,900. It is set in the Immigration Regulations § 17-10, which UDI publishes in consolidated form on its regulations site. Family immigration costs noticeably more than the other common permits, as the comparison shows. Application2026 feeNoteFamily immigration residence permitNOK 11,900General rate; children under 18 pay halfFamily immigration renewal applied before expiryNOK 4,400An example of a reduced rateResidence permit for work (skilled workers)NOK 6,300Children under 18 pay halfResidence permit for studentsNOK 5,400Students under § 6-19Schengen visitor visa, adult (for comparison)EUR 90Short visits only, up to 90 daysIf your relative in Norway only wants you to visit for a few weeks, the Schengen visitor visa is the relevant application, not a residence permit. A residence permit is for stays of more than 90 days. Relatives who travel back and forth may not need a permit at all. The Embassy lists spouses, partners and children of people holding a Norwegian work or residence permit among the examples of applicants eligible for multiple-entry visitor visas. After a visa of up to 12 months used correctly, you may apply for two or three years, and after a three-year visa for up to five, with stays still limited to 90 days in any 180-day period. ### Who pays less than NOK 11,900? Two reductions appear in the regulations as published: - Children under 18 pay half of the residence-permit fee. - Renewals applied for before the current permit expires can be charged a reduced NOK 4,400. This is one example of the reduced rates that apply in some cases, so check the rate UDI's portal shows for your exact application type before paying. Everyone else applying for a first family immigration permit should budget for the full NOK 11,900. ### How and when do you pay the UDI fee? You pay before you visit VFS, not at the counter. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi describes the order for applications from India: - Register the application in the UDI Application Portal Norway and pay the fee online. - Print and sign the cover (signature) letter generated by the portal. - Gather every document in the relevant UDI checklist. Some documents come from your family member in Norway. - Hand in your passport and documents in person at a VFS Global centre. Biometrics are mandatory, and applicants over 10 give a digital signature. The Embassy in New Delhi handles residence permits for all of India, as well as Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. VFS runs Norway centres in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. The Consulate General in Mumbai does not handle visa or permit applications. Because the fee is charged in NOK, the rupee amount debited from your card depends on your bank's exchange rate on the day. ### What else do you pay at VFS in India? VFS charges a service fee when you hand in the file, and here the official sources disagree. The VFS India page states "India - VFS Service fee - EUR 08", while the Embassy's residence-permit page says the fee is EUR 20 per applicant, paid at the VFS counter. Carry enough for the higher figure. Optional VFS services are priced in euros: courier EUR 9.9, SMS EUR 5.5, Premium Lounge EUR 48.3, Prime Time Submission EUR 44 and Prime Time Pass back EUR 12. If your passport is returned during processing and later resubmitted, a resubmission charge of EUR 5.60 applies at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Chandigarh. ### What happens after you pay? UDI decides the case. The Embassy does not quote a fixed processing time; it refers applicants to UDI's waiting-time page, and courier time between VFS and the Embassy is added on top. Two rules matter while you wait: - You cannot travel to Norway until UDI has granted the permit. - After approval, you submit your passport at VFS for the visa stamp. If UDI refuses, you receive a written explanation of why and can appeal. UDI guidance puts the handling time for appeals at more than 3 months, so a refusal can delay a family reunion considerably. ### Which mistakes add cost or delay? - Booking travel before approval. You cannot enter Norway on this permit until UDI grants it. - Paying under the wrong application type. Work, study and family permits carry different fees and checklists. - Unstapled copies and translations. The Embassy's checklist asks for originals or certified copies plus unstapled A4 copies, in English or Norwegian, with other languages translated by an authorised translator. - Assuming a rupee price. Neither UDI, VFS India nor the Embassy publishes INR amounts. The fee rules are in the Immigration Regulations on UDI's regulations site. When relatives visit Norway on a Schengen visitor visa instead, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram can prepare the flight reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter. Packages cost INR 1,000 for a flight reservation up to INR 3,000 for the full set. Contact us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Is the Norway family immigration fee published in Indian rupees? No. UDI sets residence-permit fees in Norwegian kroner, and neither UDI, VFS India nor the Embassy publishes an INR amount. You pay online in the UDI Application Portal Norway, so your bank's exchange rate decides the rupee cost. #### Can my family member travel to Norway while UDI processes the permit? No. The Royal Norwegian Embassy states that you cannot travel to Norway until UDI has granted the permit. After approval, the passport is submitted at VFS for the visa stamp. #### Who decides a Norway family immigration application filed in India? UDI, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration, decides the case. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi forwards applications lodged at VFS Global centres across India. #### How long does a UDI appeal take after a refused family permit? UDI guidance says rejected applicants receive a written explanation and can appeal, and that the handling time for appeals is more than 3 months. ## FAQ ### Is the Norway family immigration fee published in Indian rupees? No. UDI sets residence-permit fees in Norwegian kroner, and neither UDI, VFS India nor the Embassy publishes an INR amount. You pay online in the UDI Application Portal Norway, so your bank's exchange rate decides the rupee cost. ### Can my family member travel to Norway while UDI processes the permit? No. The Royal Norwegian Embassy states that you cannot travel to Norway until UDI has granted the permit. After approval, the passport is submitted at VFS for the visa stamp. ### Who decides a Norway family immigration application filed in India? UDI, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration, decides the case. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi forwards applications lodged at VFS Global centres across India. ### How long does a UDI appeal take after a refused family permit? UDI guidance says rejected applicants receive a written explanation and can appeal, and that the handling time for appeals is more than 3 months. ## Sources 1. [UDI Regelverk - Immigration Regulations (utlendingsforskriften) § 17-10 fees](https://www.udiregelverk.no/rettskilder/lover-og-forskrifter/lover-og-forskrifter-2/utlendingsforskriften/) — Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) 2. [Norway in India - Residence permit (how to apply from India; VFS fee EUR 20)](https://www.norway.no/en/india/services-info/visitors-visa-res-permit/res-permit/) — Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi 3. [VFS Global India - Norway visa types, service fee EUR 08 and optional services](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nor/visa-type#schengenvisitorvisatonorway) — VFS Global