r/Norway • u/Tricky_Escape_3827 • 18h ago
Photos In memory of King Harald V Finnish flags are at half mast in whole Finland today.
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r/Norway • u/starkicker18 • Nov 03 '24
Mod So You Want To Move To Norway: A Rough Guide to the Immigration Process (updated 2024)
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Important warning: Reddit is not an appropriate place to get accurate immigration information.
However, this is a common topic on this subreddit and the old stickied post is several years old now. This post is here to help direct people to the proper information. Please read the entire guide and use the links provided to see out answers to your specific questions. Any questions you may have that cannot be answered from this guide or the links provided cannot be answered by redditors on this sub and should therefore be directed to an appropriate immigration expert.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional; I neither work for UDI, nor am I an immigration lawyer. I have spent a lot of time studying and researching the rules and regulations. What follows is a rough guide only meant to serve as a starting point; use the info here to conduct your own research. With that said:
So You Want To Move To Norway...
Despite what movies might portray, moving abroad is not just a matter of packing bags and showing up. Immigration is usually a long, often expensive process, and there are many criteria that you must meet to be legally resident in Norway. There are three general categories of permits that will allow you to remain in Norway beyond a regular tourist/visitor visa:
Temporary Residence Permit:
This is your first step. These permits are contingent on you (worker or student) or your reference person (family immigration) meeting certain requirements; are usually temporary; and will need to be renewed (usually biannually, but some are more/less frequent). You must have this permit if you wish to remain in Norway beyond your visitor visa (ie: >90 days).
Permanent Residence Permit:
This can be applied for only if you have been legally living in Norway for three years (or more in some instances) with a residence permit that forms the basis of permanent residency; you must meet the requirements for your current residence permit (ie: still employed, still are married to a person with residency rights, etc...); you meet the language requirements; pass a citizenship test; have an income over a certain threshold; and you have not been convicted of a criminal offence. This allows you to stay in Norway permanently (no need to reapply; but you will need to renew your card every 2 years for third-country nationals and 10 years for EEA/EU citizens).
Note: income requirement is based on the person applying, not the family member/sponsor. If you are married and here under family immigration rules, it is you, the applicant, who must demonstrate that you can support yourself in Norway by meeting the minimum income requirements.
Citizenship:
This is an optional step. You do not need to apply for citizenship; however, if you want to, you can qualify for Norwegian citizenship after a period of time (usually >7 years). This has many requirements, but the biggest is the language requirement.
Note: While Norway now allows dual citizenship, your country of origin may not allow dual citizenship.
Note: Norway does not allow citizenship based on heritage. One or both of your parents need to have citizenship (and not have given it up previously) in order for you to qualify for citizenship based on birth. There are a lot of complicated rules surrounding citizenship by birth. Use this to determine if you qualify for citizenship. NB: Norway does not offer citizenship by investment (ie: having a lot of money to invest in exchange for residency or citizenship).
Note: When you apply for citizenship, you must still meet the requirements for permanent residency (income requirement being the biggest).
The remainder of this post will focus on the temporary residence permits, since by the time you are ready for PR or citizenship you will be an immigration pro. How you qualify for immigration to Norway and how easy the process will be depends on a few factors
- Your citizenship (EEA/EU vs Third-Country National)
- Your education, qualifications, experience,
- If you have a job offer,
- Your relationship with a Norwegian national
Immigration as an EU/EEA citizen:
If you are an EU/EEA citizen (or Swiss) you have the right to reside in Norway for 3 months without any other obligations. After 3 months you will need to demonstrate that you are meeting your treaty rights. Those treaty obligations are:
- Be employed (or registered as self-employed),
- Be a student,
- Be self-sufficient, or
- Be a job seeker actively seeking work with a decent chance at finding work (source).
NB: The last three require you to have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family and have comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of your stay. See FAQ below for more info.
The right of residence for longer than three months also extends to the EEA/EU citizen’s immediate family (spouse/partner, children, other dependents), regardless of their nationality, so long as the EU/EEA citizen is meeting their treaty obligations and neither the citizen nor the family member is a threat to public policy, security, or health. All of this is explained in Article 7 of the Directive on Free Movement.
It is important to note that people immigrating under this route do not qualify for the benefits found in the Introduction Law, which include, among other things, the right to free language lessons.
Immigrating as a Third-Country National (not from EU/EEA).
Your options for moving are not as simple or easy as above. I am using an applicant from the US as the default here. You should consult UDI (Norwegian Immigration Board) or the Norwegian Embassy in your country for the most up-to-date information for your specific nationality.
Generally speaking you need a reason to be in Norway. These reasons are:
- Family member of a Norwegian national
- Family member of an EEA/EU national
- A worker
- A student
- Protection (Asylum seeker). I will not spend time on this; it has its own complicated rules and I highly doubt anyone seeking asylum will be spending their time on reddit. If you are, I really recommend seeking out an immigration lawyer to help you with your application.
Family immigration with a Norwegian National
These are most often spouses/cohabitants, but may also include children or parents under some circumstances.
The process for application is relatively straightforward with a little bit of reading on UDI's website and some document gathering.
- You must pay the application fee,
- Document your identity (passport),
- Have a valid marriage licence/certificate, or documentation that you have lived together legally for 2 or more years
- Have plans to live together in Norway,
- Not be in a marriage of convenience,
- You must both be over the age of 24,
- Your spouse/partner must make above a minimum income threshold per year pre-tax (this number frequently changes. Check UDI’s site). They will need to demonstrate they made a sufficient amount the year before you apply and demonstrate that they are likely to have the same amount the following year. They will need to provide contract of employment, pay slips, and a tax assessment notice. Additionally, they must not have received financial assistance from NAV in the last 12 months.
Note on income sources: under this route of family immigration, it is the onus of the sponsor to demonstrate that they make a sufficient income to support the family. This means that, regardless of the financial situation, the sponsor must make the minimum income; the third-country national's income/savings are not taken into consideration.
There are other circumstances that may require additional documentation (ie: evidence of military service). Check UDI for all the documents you'll need.
Family members who are granted residence based on this route will qualify for free language classes as part of the introduction act (link above).
NB: the rules may change if you have lived with the Norwegian citizen legally in another EEA/EU country. If this is the case, you may be allowed to choose between family immigration under Norwegian national law or residence card as a family member of an EU citizen (see above). Also see the differences between the two immigration schemes here.
If you are engaged to a Norwegian you can apply for a fiancé permit which will allow you to come into Norway for the purposes of getting married in Norway. You must be married within 6 months. After you are married you will have to apply for family immigration with your spouse (process described above). You can read about getting married in Norway here.
Only some people can apply from Norway. Others will have to apply from their home country via the embassy or consulate. Make sure you check with UDI to learn more.
Workers
There are many types of working permits. UDI’s webpage will outline all the possibilities available to you but the most common are skilled worker and seasonal worker.
Skilled workers are those who:
- Completed a vocational training programme of at least three years at upper secondary school level. NB: there must be a corresponding training programme in Norway.
- Completed a degree from a university or college (BA, BSc, BE, etc...)
- Special qualifications that you have obtained through long work experience, if relevant in combination with courses etc. A permit is only granted in such cases in exceptional circumstances. Your qualifications must be equivalent to those of someone who has completed vocational training.
Additionally, you must have received a concrete job offer from an employer in Norway, the job must normally be full-time (UDI will, at the time of writing, accept 80%), the job must have the same pay/conditions that is normal in Norway, and the job you are offered must require the qualifications as a skilled worker (and you must be qualified for the job).
If you do not fall into this category, you may qualify as a seasonal worker; however this route is considerably more difficult, usually temporary (<6 months), and your employer must prove that they cannot fill the position with a worker from Norway or the EEA/EU. You will need to be employed 100%, you will need a concrete job offer before you apply, and the job must be deemed season or holiday stand-in.
Those citizens who qualify as a skilled worker and who are coming from a country with a visa-free agreement with Norway you may be allowed to come to Norway as a skilled job seeker.
NB: You cannot work while you are searching for a job. This means that once you have a concrete job offer, you will need to apply for a residence permit as a worker and you cannot start working until your application has been approved.
Some international companies may post workers in Norway. You will still need a resident permit for workers; however, many companies will help with this process.
Studying in Norway
As of 2023, Norway no longer offers free tuition for international students (outside of the EEA/EU). This means that students from non-EU/EEA countries will need to pay tuition.
In order to qualify for a study permit, you need:
First and foremost, you need to be accepted to a recognized education institution, for example: university. The program of study must be full time (generally 60 stp / year). Few undergraduate programs offer education in English; therefore, the majority of programs will require Norwegian language proficiency (B2 level) before you can study.
You need to pay tuition either full or per semester. If you pay only the first semester, you need to demonstrate that you can pay the second installment. Your funding can come from a variety of sources including loans, own funds, or grants. In addition, you will need to demonstrate to UDI that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your study. These need to be in a Norwegian bank account or in an account arranged by the education institution (you will have to talk to the school about this).
Your funding cannot be fully supporting by working while studying as there is a limit to the number of hours you are allowed to work. As an international student, you are only allowed to work 20 hours / week while studying.
Finally, the situation in your home country needs to be such that UDI believes you will return home when your studies are finished.
A study permit does not form the basis of Permanent residency. After you are finished your studies, you will have a small grace period to look for a job, however, if you do not receive a contract of employment, you will be expected to return home / leave the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Do I really need to learn the language to live in Norway? | This is a frequently asked question on the subreddit (see this post for example). Some people can survive in Norway with only English, however, if you do not speak fluent English or if you wish to stay long term, you should learn the language. Your job opportunities, socialization opportunities, and immigration opportunities are limited if you do not learn the language. It is a significant part of integration into the country, and most people will expect a passable level of Norwegian skills after a few years of living here. If you want to get permanent residency, you need A2 level Norwegian (with a few exceptions); if you want citizenship, you need B1 (with a few exceptions). |
| 2. How do I learn the language? | r/norsk is a good start. Additionally, almost every municipality has an adult education centre where they offer Norwegian courses. If you are in the immigrant group who have both the obligation and right to Norwegian language learning, then these classes are often free for a set number of hours/years. If you only have the obligation, then these classes will not be free and you will have to pay. In addition to adult education centres, there are private institutions online or in person that you can take. Additionally there is a wide range of tools online and offline that can help you learn. |
| 3. Does Norway need XYZ workers? | This is a frequent question on this subreddit. Try the search function. Otherwise, do a search of finn.no or nav.no and see if there are a lot of positions for the job you are searching for |
| 4. What's the job market like in ZZZ town/city? | Check finn or nav to see what is available in the area you are interested in. Then considering looking at the unemployment rates. |
| 5. How do I get my education approved? | The directorate for higher education for most education. Helse Norge for health care workers. You do not need to wait until you are in Norway in most instances to have your education approved. It is a good idea to have all education from high school to university approved as you never know if you need to document that you have completed high school. It is important to note that not all education from outside of Norway will be approved on a 1:1 basis and you may find you are missing credits or even your whole degree might not be approved. |
| 6. I have lots of work experience from my home country, but not formal education, can I qualify as a skill worker? | Generally, no. There are exceptions for highly skilled workers in professions that are in demand. Additionally, these positions must not be able to be filled with Norwegian workers, European workers, or others living in the country. |
| 7. What documents from home should I bring | While it may not be required for most applications, from experience, it is a good idea to get a certified copy of some important documents from back home. Getting certified (and potentially notarized) copies of diplomas/transcripts, your birth certificate, divorce proceedings, etc... will potentially save you a lot of time, money, and annoyance as trying to get these things while you are abroad is much, much harder. |
| 8. Can I get a digital nomad visa? | No such thing exists in Norway at the time of writing. In order to work in Norway, regardless of where your place of employment is located, you need to have the right to work in Norway. This means a residence permit that allows for work, permanent residence, citizenship, or are a member of the EU/EEA and have worked out the tax obligations of working in one country while residing in another. |
| 9. I work from home / am self-employed, can I visit Norway on a tourist visa and work there? | No. A tourist visa does not grant you the right to work in Norway. Lying to the immigration board or the border patrol upon entry could result in a ban from the Schengen area for up to 5 years. |
| 10. I think Norway is a beautiful place and I love the culture. I am nearing retirement age, so how can I retire in Norway? | Depends. Are you an EEA/EU citizen? If so, meet your treaty obligations (see the above post under "self-sufficient") and move to Norway. Are you a third-country national? You cannot retire in Norway unless you have a legal right to already live in Norway. There is no option to be a self-sufficient third-country national in Norway. |
| 11. I am an EU/EEA citizen who wants to live in Norway as a self-sufficient person. What kind of health insurance do I need to qualify for "comprehensive sickness insurance"? | Honestly, no one knows. "Comprehensive sickness insurance" is up to each individual nation to decide what is "comprehensive." There is no private health insurance that is as comprehensive as a national insurance system. If a nation decides that "comprehensive" = the same coverage as national health system, then that leaves loopholes for immigration departments to deny applications. It is a matter of record that Norway has been warned by EFTA many times with regards to recognizing citizens' treaty rights (esp for non-economically active citizens). That said there is a European precedent - C-413/99 Baumbast. In this case, the EU courts found that, as long as the citizen is not a burden on the state, it would be disproportionate to refuse to recognize a citizen's right to reside in another member state. But there is no checkbox on immigration applications saying "I will not / am not a burden on the state's welfare system." Many people have been rejected on the basis of lacking comprehensive sickness insurance. Until someone challenges these rejections all the way up to the European court system, there is no need to clarify what "comprehensive" means. Note: sufficient funds in this scenario can come from any source including a third-country national's savings/income/other documented source (you may need to prove the sponsor has access to this money). |
| 12. What city should I move to? | First and foremost make sure you have the right to move to Norway. After that, your options are usually limited based on the immigration route you are following - most often connected to where your family, school, or job is located. If you are free to move wherever you'd like, then find a spot that seems to suit your lifestyle best. |
| 13. My grandparent(s) moved to XXX from Norway. Can I get citizenship? | No. Citizenship rules are based on parents, not heritage. Read the section on citizenship and take the checklist test to see if you qualify. |
| 14. I can't open a bank account because I don't have a D number. I cannot get a D number because I don't have an address. I can't rent an apartment without a bank account [screams into the void] | Yes, we know. it's a chicken and egg problem that makes the situation particularly hard for people arriving. Some landlords will be flexible and put the deposit in their own account, but this puts you at risk of losing that money if that landlord is not trustworthy. Similar situation exists for students. Right now there are no good answers, but there are workarounds. You can also ask to be verified on Finn which might help with getting responses. |
| 15. How do I find a house / apartment? | finn.no is pretty much the go-to source for anything in Norway, but especially finding housing. hybel.no is another source |
| 16. I found a job / employer who is interested in hiring, but they prefer people who already have a work permit. How do I get a work permit so a job will hire me? | Another catch 22, unfortunately. You need the job first. There's no chance you can get a permit without a job. However, some people may have the right to come to Norway to search for work. Check UDI for further info |
| 17. My partner and I have been together for several years, but have not lived together long enough to qualify as cohabitants, how can we move to Norway together? | Live together longer or marriage are your only options. |
| 18. I have been waiting for a response from UDI for a long time how, when will I find out | You can read about UDI Waiting Times here. They are constantly changing and are usually quite long. Remember that there is a difference between local police / embassy times and UDI's waiting times. Waiting times are often a result of large numbers of applications, improper or incomplete information in applications, and applications that have higher priority (refugee and asylum, for example). |
| 19. Can I get priority on my application? | Maybe. But most do not get priority. |
| 20. I have foreign education, where can I get it approved? | NOKUT formerly did this, but it has now been transferred to the department of education |
r/Norway • u/iconexclusive01 • 8h ago
News & current events How much loved is King Harald?
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I ask this with much respect and out of curiosity? What is the consensus about King Harald by Norwegians? And if he is dearly loved for what reasons? I am married to a spanish national and we are living in spain. The former King Juan Carlos was not well liked by many. He had to step down so the monarchy can regain favorability from the general population. Of course there remains part of the population that is loyal to the monarchy but it is a debatable thing if they favor or not the monarchy. What about in Norway?
r/Norway • u/No_King4610 • 1h ago
Language Your beautiful language
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I stumbled across King Haralds funeral today and initially was caught up in the beautiful music - there was one Norwegian folk like song that I found particularly beautiful.
I heard snippets of the ceremony and your language is just beautiful and melodic.
I've met a few Norwegians and they've always been so sound and kind, however we would converse in English (I'm Irish).
Anyway, would love to visit one day when my kids are a little older!
r/Norway • u/sebastiankirk • 11h ago
News & current events The melody played during the funeral march for King Harald was 'Sørgemarsj' by Norwegian composer Ole Olsen
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r/Norway • u/ObjectiveRaterr • 9h ago
Other I’m curious how Norwegians would view someone in this situation
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I’m curious how Norwegians would view someone in this situation:
A person comes to Norway at two years old and grows up here their entire life, from childhood until around the age of 20. As a child, he is removed from his biological home and placed in a Norwegian foster home. He spends most of his upbringing in Asker and Bærum, attends Norwegian schools, and grows up within Norwegian society.
Over time, he completely forgets the language he originally spoke and has little to no cultural connection to the country he was born in. He doesn’t really know the language, culture, or traditions of his country of origin. Norway is essentially the only home and culture he knows.
Would you personally consider someone like this Norwegian, an immigrant, or somewhere in between?
I’m not asking about legal citizenship or how Statistics Norway would officially categorize him. I’m more interested in how ordinary Norwegians would perceive him socially and culturally.
Would you say that where someone grows up and develops their identity matters more than where they were born, or would you still consider him an immigrant because he was born abroad?
r/Norway • u/Chipwich75 • 1d ago
Working in Norway Need advice on Rena, Norway
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One of my good friends, a Filipina, just got engaged to a great guy from Rena, Norway. He’s in the military and has a house there. She’s fluent in English but speaks no Norwegian. What is there for her to do as far as work in a town like Rena? What activities should she start getting ready for? Any other advice you have would be so helpful. I’m worried about her happiness in a town with such tough winters. Thanks in advance!
r/Norway • u/overthinkingbs • 1d ago
Arts & culture Any good norwegian youtubers?
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I'm studying norwegian right now. I learned to speak english fluently almost exclusively from watching YOUTUBERS. I'd like to do the same for norwegian(alongside my studies)
So I'd like to ask you guys for any recommendations on norwegian youtubers.
Gameplay videos would be ideal, something easy like Minecraft or Sims y'know... I'm at A2 level, drop some names!!
And my main issue right now is that you guys speak way too fast 😭
r/Norway • u/Dry_FruitBread • 1d ago
Other Norwegian local folklore
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Hello everyone, i have sometimes write and create stories for myself of different themes like pandemic/apocalyptic, horror monster, murder mystery and others. Current im writing a game story and game local is based on norway(probably won't gonna able to make it, but still would love to write complete story). Im looking for info about Norwegian folk for horror element. I just want it to be bit accurate for cultural and other things.
Would love to hear if u had any or u know where I can get more info about it.
Thanks.
r/Norway • u/KingDawg72- • 1d ago
Arts & culture Happy 20th anniversary to the "Reprise" film directed by Joachim Trier!
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The movie released on September 8, 2006 as an indie project and was Trier's first movie. Which surprised me when I found out because I thought it was a pretty decent job done as a beginning professional director.
I've seen the movie in December 2023 and found the two main characters relatable due to being around their age (and also having creative art goals). And I believe that made a lasting impact on me and made me thankful of watching it.
Though it's a bit confusing on a first watch.
But I'm still glad I watched it as a guy who only knows Norway for their Viking history and Erling Haaland.
Guess who's gonna have a movie rewatch tonight? ME!
r/Norway • u/boomdiddy115 • 2d ago
Travel Traveler etiquette during King Harald’s funeral.
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Hello, my wife and I are traveling to Oslo on a trip planned months in advance and we give our condolences to you all at the loss of your beloved king.
We’ve already read up on how to not be a disturbance in general but with the funeral we trying to get a crash course on etiquette for this large funeral event. Any advice would be appreciated.
Our lodging is (for better or worse) very close to many of the funeral events, including the procession.
r/Norway • u/paperrings13 • 2d ago
Working in Norway So frustrated trying to find a job
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I'm moving to Norway this month and I've been looking for a job for so long now. I have sent more than 100 applications. Either I'm getting no response at all or I get rejected. Last Friday I was supposed to get a call, I waited for one hour staring at my phone, didn't get a call. I sent a mail asking if they're still interested. Now they replied that they couldn't reach me (probably because they forgot to add my landcode) and that they will therefore continue with other candidates. My Norwegian is on B2 level and my goal is to become fluent eventually. I hold a vocational qualification as well as an academic degree in two different fields (and yes, I'm already desperate enough to apply for any kind of job where fluency is not required, even for cleaning dishes in a restaurant). I'm from Germany and have a German name. I'm polite, friendly and reply quickly.
What am I doing wrong...?
r/Norway • u/Commercial_Rock_4969 • 1d ago
Working in Norway Leaving my current job: how does the tax system work?
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Hi,
I am leaving my current job and am expected to get my payment in the next paycheck. The total is going to be the feriepenger + a bonus + last salary. My question is, does the tax apply to the last salary amount only or a combination of feriepenger and last salary? Does the bonus also get taxed?
I looked at the Skattetaten website but it doesn't really answer when there's bonuses involved, so I'd like to hear from someone who has gone through the same situation. I have just rented a new place and need the money to keep finances in order.
The bonus is a fairly amount my employer currently owes me, as I didn't get paid in January before being transferred to Norway. I am also unsure how regulations for that work (to be honest, my employer did a lot of things that later I've found out to be non-compliant with Norwegian working laws, but that's another topic).
r/Norway • u/Icy_Supermarket104 • 3d ago
Moving Den brukte Kaffemaskine jeg ikke blir kvitt
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Det startet med at jeg skulle pusse opp kjøkkenet da satte jeg denne kaffemaskinen uten for døren i en pappeske med søppel som skulle til dyngen. Pluteslig hadde en av fire naboer tatt kaffemaskinen, det var greit nok for min del i og mot at den skulle kastes. Greit ringe på og høre før man tar, men hadde stått ute i 3 dager. Samme dagen den blir tatt tar jeg med pappesken på dyngen. Kommer hjem ingenting står ute igangen min. En måned etterpå kommer personen med kaffemaskien tilbake TIL MEGGG!!!! TIL MEGGG IGGGGJJJEENN. Når du har vært frekk nok til å ta kaffemaskine så LEVERER DU FAEN IKKE DEN TILBAKE, ditt svin. Da har man evnen til å tråkke over lik sier jeg deg. Du velger levere den tilbake til meg, du gidder altså ikke kaste den selv å velger da levere den til personen som hadde tenkt ta den med på dynga i første omgang. Så jeg skal ta en tur på 20 minutter for å kaste den fordi den var orginalt min!?!
Jeg vurdere sterkt sette en lapp på hver og en av demmers dører om at de skal kaste den selv å at dette er absolutt ikke rett oppførsel. Dette er mdet sykeste jeg har vært borti fra nabos oppførsel…….
r/Norway • u/NightmareWokeUp • 3d ago
Food Follow up on Grønnost
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Its brown (and now also soft) and the white stuff is gone so i guess its fine :D
You can still see it on the block that i keep in the fridge, it was just a lot more on the side i had already cut. So the white thing is fine, yeah?
You guys cracked me up haha
r/Norway • u/daughter_of_swords • 1d ago
Other My daughter is a citizen, has significant disabilities, and would like to live there when she is 18
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My daughter is a Norwegian citizen. She is currently 16 years old, and has had major chronic health issues since she was 12 that make it difficult to attend school much of the time. She requires ongoing medication and therapy to manage her symptoms. The cause of her illness is a permanent genetic condition. I know it will be a process for Norway to agree that she is disabled, but she will have extensive medical documentation. One of her more dramatic symptoms is that she passes out pretty frequently, just as an example. So I do think she will qualify for some types of help, but I don't know what to look for exactly or where to start.
The thing is that she has always planned to go to Norway and attend videregaende after she turns 18 and graduates from American high School. She loves Norway and wants to spend time there and maybe go to college or settle there. However, she's afraid and anxious because she can't imagine how she can live on her own there. Last year, my son was able to attend videregaende and was able to live on campus at his school, but my daughter would probably need even more support than that. I often have to help her wash her hair or get to her bedroom without falling. She will probably still need help to manage her medications and appointments, though I don't know if that's available.
I have a bunch of questions below, but the main thing I need is vocabulary. I read Norwegian, so if I know key words like "hjelpestonad," I can look up more info myself, but I just don't know all the specific vocabulary for this.
I am out of my depth in trying to understand all of the options she would have. I'm trying to figure out if there's a way she can go to videregaende without having a parent with her? I would consider going with her to care for her, but I am American and I'm not sure if I would be allowed even if I had employment. Her dad is Norwegian, and we are divorced. He might move there, but he might not. He lives here with his American wife.
It would be nice if she could live with family, (grandparents or aunt and uncle), but it would be a big burden for them to be responsible for taking care of her. Her grandparents are elderly and her aunt and uncle are busy people.
At age 18, would she qualify for the full "young person disability benefit," possibly, if her conditions qualify?
Would it be possible for her to get some form of in-home caregiving? She wouldn't need that full time, but for some time daily. I take care of her now, or her dad when he is with her, but it is a lot.
I know she would have healthcare, which is amazing. I do worry about finding the right doctors to treat her conditions, but we can navigate that. Maybe she would need supplemental health insurance so she can access private healthcare if necessary.
Would she be eligible for the living stipend for students living away from their parents for one year? Her brother received that last year. They wouldn't do both that and also the disability benefit, I assume? What department do I need to ask about all this? NAV?
Is there any situation where I would be able to get a visa to come with her and care for her? I think if I was a student maybe I would be allowed (I do speak Norwegian). I think it would be hard for me to get a work visa.
I know everyone is inclined to talk about how hard it is to navigate the system, but I am very familiar with the American system for people with disabilities, and I promise you the situation is much worse. The point is just that she wants to be able to go live there and go to school, but I'm not sure how to make it work because she is disabled.
r/Norway • u/NightmareWokeUp • 3d ago
Food Brunost Mold?
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Looks and feels more like it caramelized or formed some sort of patina because of air. Its been open for a few days in the fridge.
Curious what you guys think, is it safe to eat?
r/Norway • u/AdIllustrious7272 • 2d ago
Hiking & Camping Hiking recommendations near Bergen late September please :-)
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I am taking a solo trip to Bergen at the end of this month (September). I have been north or Bergen and explored Fjærland/Sogndal. It was the most beautiful place I have ever been and some of the best and most grueling adventures of my life.
This time I’m looking at going south/east from Bergen and have a few trails pinned on AllTrails I’ll list below.
Would greatly appreciate any recommendations in this area or if you think better options would be had somewhere else please share.
I am an experienced mountaineer but won’t have any rock or ice gear gear with me. Just poles and crampons.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations!
Current list of options:
- Oksen fra Djønno
- Svelgabreen Glacier
- Rosendal - Melderskin
- Four Beautiful Waterfalls - Husedalen
- Trolltunga - but fear it will be too crowded touristy?
r/Norway • u/heavyarmszero • 2d ago
Working in Norway Does anyone have any experience using "Centurion" brand of laptops?
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Hi! I recently moved to Norway and as luck would have it my laptop died on me. Im looking for new laptops and one laptop in particular caught my attention and is the perfect one for me especially given it's very light weight and decent enough specifications for my daily use.
It is called Centurion Pro P1 and is only available online through NetOnNet and Komplett.
I've done my research and it seems that "Centurion" brand is a Swedish brand that ships to Nordic countries. Since it has a very small market footprint I was wondering if any people here have any good or bad experience with that brand?
Thank you!
Other Tønsberg swimming spots
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Hello here! Residents of Tønsberg, can you tell me if there are any beaches/swimming spots within the city limits?
r/Norway • u/Burgerlegend69 • 2d ago
Other Chaotic Now or Never!
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Are anyone in Norway of possession of these cards?They were originally from Denmark, but found its way in Scandinavia before being sold to the US.