Can my spouse and children join me on a self-employed permit?

Close family members such as a spouse or cohabitant and children can usually apply to live with you in Norway while you hold a self-employed permit. Their applications are handled under the family immigration rules and are separate from your own application.

These rules typically include a maintenance (income) requirement and documentation of the relationship. Because self-employed income can be assessed differently from a salary, check the family immigration income requirements carefully and gather evidence of your earnings before your family applies.