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It depends on what kind of visa you are applying and which country you are from.

What is engagement visa? to get married in Norway or to stay in norway as cohabitant.

I tried to put in your information into UDI page to get estimated waiting time:
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The applicant is a citizen of : Rwanda
What is the residence permit or citizenship of your family member in Norway?: Norwegian/Nordic citizen
What type of application have you submitted?: First time application (do not already have a family immigration permit)
What alternative describes your situation?: Am going to get married in Norway (engaged)


Waiting time for residence permit to get married in norway = 5 Months


The information on this page is personalised for
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The applicant is a citizen of : Rwanda
What is the residence permit or citizenship of your family member in Norway?: Norwegian/Nordic citizen
What type of application have you submitted?: First time application (do not already have a family immigration permit)
What alternative describes your situation?: Have a cohabitant in Norway
How old was your spouse in Norway when you got married?: 25 or older

Waiting time for residence permit as Cohabitant = 5 Months


You may go into UDI website to look for information.

https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/ … ses/?c=rwa