Relocating to Norway from USA with Norwegian hubby...questions & help

Member since 11 October 2011

angelkisses98Member11 October 2011 02:28:02

Hi Everyone,

My hubby is from Norway, but has lived here in the USA for the last 7 years. We are planning to move back to Norway with our daughter who has special needs. What is the fastest and easiest way to go about this. Financially we cannot afford for hubby to go back to Norway and find a job while we stay behind and wait for paperwork. Leaving me here to care for our daughter both financially and physically. We will be staying with family for a few months while we get our bearings, so we have a place to live.

Also, what benefits is my husband entitled to since he has not worked or paid into the Norwegian tax system in 7 years. Is our daughter entitled to the same benefits as her father being as he is a Norwegian citizen or does she have to apply for a visa as well? She has some medications and special formula that she must be on ect. That is not available over the counter.

I am so frustrated. Every time I call the embassy I get totally different replies.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP11 October 2011 05:29:56

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Welcome to Expat.com angelkisses98!

I wish you all the best in your project,
Harmonie.

Goodness and Grit Active member

Member since 05 April 2011

Goodness and GritActive member11 October 2011 12:00:30

I am NOT an expert on this topic; but, it was our experience that the children are able to receive all the benefits of a Norwegian citizen, because they are. As soon as you move here, DAY #1, get into the local registry office to register the children as well as yourself for personal numbers. Then everyone is in the system. There is a bit more red taped involved for you with residency, but you are eligible for medical care. The important thing is to get into the system asap. Then find a personal care provider for all of you and get an appointment for your daughter. Good luck my friend.

angelkisses98 Member

Member since 11 October 2011

angelkisses98Member11 October 2011 14:06:35

Thank You goodness. I am wondering if there was a way to do the paper work from norway instead of waiting for the 6 months to do it here with my hubby in norway

Seedling Member

Member since 06 October 2010

SeedlingMember19 October 2011 22:52:33

I moved here a few months ago from the U.S. I just registered my children to get their personal numbers. I had to bring their birth certificates, their passports, my husband's passport (he's Norwegian), and my passport. The children also had to be present when we dropped off their applications. To note- the birth certificates had to have an apostille on them, or else they wouldn't accept them. It should now take 3-4 weeks for the applications to process.

As for me, the process is lengthier to get a family reunification visa. You will get different information on how to do it, depending on the person (or department) you speak with. If you intend on applying when you are in Norway, I would contact (before you leave), the police station that you would go to to register and ask them what you would need. They can provide you with a better list than what you will find on the UDI website. Your husband also has to be registered as a resident of the place where you are living, and he also has to register that he is married (the marriage certificate that he has to provide will have to have an apostille on it). Then, after you get your family reunification visa, you can apply for a personal number.

At least that is the route I am on, and the steps I have had to take. Perhaps it is different for different areas.

Best of luck.