The Norwegian Embassy in Baku is authorised to accept applications for a family reunification from the citizens of Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Family reunification means that a family member abroad is reunited with one or more family members already living in Norway. The aim of the provisions on family reunification is to protect already established family ties.
Primary closest family members such as spouses, cohabitants who have lived together for at least two years and children under 18 years of age could be granted a residence permit to be reunited with their family. A registered partner is considered along the same lines as a spouse.
Please be informed that all documents should be delivered personally by the applicant.
The following documents are required/recommended to apply for a family reunification:
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2 copies of a filled in application form for a first-time residence permit.
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3 passport-size photos. For detailed information on the required photos please click
here.
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2 copies of a passport page containing personal information (together with the passport).
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2 copies of the National Identity Card (Azərbaycan Respublikası vətəndaşinın şəxsiyyət vəsiqəsi) (both sides).
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2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of an invitation letter from a family member living in Norway (having a family reunification with an applicant).
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2 copies (1original and 1 copy) of a Guarantee Form for Residence (optional) which should be filled in by a reference in Norway and confirmed by a local authority in Norway (Police Office, etc.).
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2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of financial documents on a reference’s income (for the last 3 months). It's recommended to submit also
2 copies of documents on housing. For more detailed information about subsistence and housing requirements please visit
this link.
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3 copies (1 original and 2 copies) of a marriage certificate translated into English and verified by Apostille (this document is required only in case if a family reunification is taken place between the spouses).
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3 copies (1 original and 2 copies) of an applicant’s birth certificate translated into English and verified by Apostille (this document is required in case if an applicant is applying for a family reunification with his/her spouse, mother or child).
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3 copies (1 original and 2 copies) of a reference’s birth certificate translated into English and verified by Apostille (this document is required in case if an applicant is applying for a family reunification with his/her daughter/son).
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2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of the power of attorney from a parent allowing a child to reunify with his/her reference parent in Norway (this document is required in case if an applicant is applying for a family reunification with his/her mother or father living in Norway). This power of attorney should be translated into English and notarially verified.
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OR 2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) of death certificate (if any) of a parent translated into English and notarially verified.
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Application fee – 455 AZN (from the 1st of June 2007) – is paid beforehand together with an application's submission for its processing. Please note that in case of the application being rejected no payment is reimbursed.
NB! Please note that the decision on approving/rejecting an application for a family reunification is taken only by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and case’s processing can take up to 10 months. In case if an applicant is granted a residence permit a relevant D visa will be issued, and after an applicant’s arrival in Norway he/she must report to the police of his/her stay no later than 7 days after entry. If an application is rejected an applicant will be notified on the decision.