From: A ‘civic turn’ in Scandinavian family migration policies? Comparing Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Requirement type | On foreign-citizen resident reference person | On entering spouse | On entering child |
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Language, knowledge | -- | After entry: participate in introductory program (no test) | -- |
Economic resources, stability, self-support | Adequate housing Income min. €29,500/ year No social assistance in past 12 months 4 years full-time employment or study in Norway – for family formation of indivs. with asylum or protected status 2016 proposal: 3 years full-time employment or study in Norway – for all family reunification, to apply to all individuals with asylum or protected status | -- | |
Age limit | 2016 proposal: Over 24 years (for family formation, spousal entry only) | 2016 proposal: Over 24 years (family formation) | -- |
Domestic violence record | Must show none | Must show none | |
Length of residence | -- (perm. residence or resident permit that can lead to perm. residence) | -- | -- |
Attachment to country | 2016 proposal: Greater than to any other country (as couple, for spousal entry) | -- |