How can I apply for a family reunification?
The Embassy requires personal appearance when submitting the application. The Embassy does not accept applications sent by mail or post.
When can I apply for a family reunification?
You have to register your application on https://selfservice.udi.no and get appointment then can submit your residence permit application at the Embassy visa section for the following opening hours: Wednesday: 09.00-12.00
When can I call the visa reception?
You can call the visa reception during the following phone hours: Sunday – Thursday: 13.30 – 15.30 The phone number is: (+98) 21 22802143
How much must I pay in case processing fee?
The handling fee is 7.000.000 IRR per person. For minors (under the age of 18) family reunification applications are processed free of charge. The handling fee should be paid cash when submitting the application. The fee must be paid both by persons applying for a first-time residence permit, and for those applying for a renewal of such permit. The fee must be paid in cash to the Embassy. It is not refundable even if the application should be rejected.
Which supporting documents must be handed in with family reunification application?
• One colour photo 3 X 4 facing front
• One copy of the passport and the original from used pages
• Original and copy of Birth certificate (Shenasname) and National ID card translated to English and verified by the Foreign Ministry in Tehran, the original translation, as well as copy of the ID-card and the translation
• Original Marriage certificate translated to English and verified by the Foreign Ministry in Tehran, the original translation, as well as copy of the marriage certificate and the translation
• Reference’s residence permit in Norway and a copy
• Bostedsattest of the reference in Norway
• Documentation of subsistence: The last three months pay cheques and the previous year annual income document that proves that the partner in Norway has an income equal to the State Income Level 8 and work contract + copy of all subsistence documents
• If the parties have been divorced, original divorce certificate for both parties, translated to English and verified by the Foreign Ministry in Tehran, the original translation, as well as copy of the divorce certificate and the translation The following documents are needed for a D-visa, residence/work permits to be issued:
• Original passport valid for at least one year
• One 3*4 colour picture with white background facing front.
• receipt of the money paid before
• For non Iranian applicants, a valid Iranian visa issued in their passport showing they’ve entered Iran legally.
• It is acceptable that the following documents are not submitted to the embassy by the passport holder except for Non Iranians (they should come in person). All the documents should be submitted with an English or Norwegian translation. Please note that the Embassy has the right to ask for any additional documents, any originals or any additional translations. When the passport is to be picked up from the embassy, either the passport holder should come in person, or the person who is coming to pick up the documents should have the passport holder’s birth certificate (Shenasnameh) with the receipt.
What is the case processing time?
Please note that this application is handled by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. Please contact the UDI for information regarding case processing time www.udi.no Afghan citizens and Iraqi citizens: Afghan and Iraqi citizens can only apply at the Embassy if they can document that they have legal residence in Iran. They have to deliver 2 sets of the documents required. The Embassy will perform an interview with every applicant. As of 1 June 2007 new rules for entering into marriage outside of Norway came into force. According to the new rules a marriage entered into outside of Norway will not be valid in Norway if
a) it was entered into without both parties being present
b) one of the parties was under 18 years of age at the time of marriage and
c) one of the parties was already legally married.
For more information on the new rules please see the following brochure: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/BLD/Veiledning%20og%20brosjyrer/2007/brosjyre_om_nye_regler_i_ekteskapsloven_2007.pdf