Family Reunification

IOM works to protect migrant rights, including the right to family life and family unity. We assist with family reunification through our worldwide network of IOM offices in 171 countries. IOM provides logistical assistance to family members who have received permission to join their relatives in Norway. 

This is a self-payer program, which means the applicant will fund the costs for their relatives to travel to Norway. Neither IOM nor The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) pays for the travel.  
 
UDI must approve applications for family reunification. Submit applications for family reunification directly to The Norwegian Directorate for Immigration (UDI). 

Individuals or families with an application for family reunification that has been approved by UDI may request IOM to assist with travel arrangements and other logistics.

Who is eligible? 

Applicants must have a letter from UDI granting family reunification and a visa for travel to Norway. In addition to this, many countries require exit permits before departure. Exit permits should be obtained prior to applying for family reunification assistance with IOM. 

In addition, IOM cannot provide financial support for family reunification, nor information on where to find funds to assist with the payment. Applicants must have enough funds to cover the costs related to travel to Norway and must pay these costs before IOM can purchase flight tickets. 

How to apply?   

The sponsor/family member should download this application form complete the form and email it to IOM at the following email address: iomoslofam@iom.int. Please attach UDI's approval letter (vedtak) and all relevant travel documentation to the email. 

IOM will send an email confirming that the application has been received.  

If an application is eligible for IOM assistance for family reunification, IOM Norway will open a case and provide a reference number. If IOM has a high number of cases, an applicant may be informed that the case is on the waiting list. 

No payments should be made without receiving an official invoice from IOM Norway, including the case number. 

How can IOM assist?

• Book international and domestic air tickets. 
• Facilitate pre-departure health and medical services. 
• Provide escort assistance when needed (round-trip ticket, accommodation, travel allowance, etc.). 
• Arrange ground transportation to/from airports. 

For further information regarding the application process, IOM is available to support.  

IOM Norway 

Email: iomoslofam@iom.int 

Telephone: (+47) 92 05 82 06 

Phone hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10-12, 14-16 

Calls outside of these times will be returned during phone hours.