Section 47. Short-term stay to visit children in the realm
A residence permit for a period not exceeding nine months may be granted to parents intending to visit a sponsor as mentioned in section 40, first paragraph, (a) to (c), when the sponsor is the applicant’s child and resides in the realm.It is a condition that the applicant must return to his or her country of origin after the visit.Considerations relating to immigration regulation shall be taken into account when assessing whether a permit should be granted.A residence permit under this section does not confer a right to take up work, and does not provide a basis for permanent residence.The permit may not be renewed or extended.A new permit under this provision may at the earliest be granted after one year of residence outside the realm.The King may issue regulations containing further provisions.
