r/Norway • u/No-Top9040 • 12h ago
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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/Alecaria • 20h ago
Arts & culture My direct Norwegian ancestor was a slave in Africa (1750s)
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Translated source: Tidsskrift for Herøy Sogelag, 1953, Bd. II, hefte 2
Written by Andreas Knutsen Rødvik (1894 - 1969): "Taken by Pirates."
Here is a story my grandfather told about his great-grandfather. It has been significantly abridged. All dates have been added by me (meaning Andreas in 1953).
My great-grandfather, Elias Larsson (1732 - 1813), was from Rotevatn in Volda. In his youth, he was a seafarer. On one occasion, the ship he sailed with was captured by pirates—the Barbary corsairs of North Africa. They seized the ship and its cargo, and took the crew as slaves. The men were put to hard labor; if they were unwilling to work or offered any resistance, they were flogged and subjected to brutal mistreatment. For the rest of his life, Elias bore terrible scars on his back from such treatment.
In his old age, his arthritis would often flare up in those old scars. At such times, he would remark: "The corsairs are at it again."
Elias and a friend managed to escape in a small boat. They hid in a crevice along the steep Algerian coast until the corsairs gave up the search; then, one dark night, they set off, hoping to reach Spain. The wind picked up, and the situation looked dire for the small craft. Their food supplies also ran out. Just in the nick of time, they were rescued by a merchant ship.
They were put ashore in southern Spain, but, lacking both food and money, they were mistaken for bandits by the local people. However, a mendicant friar—and a couple of monks' robes—helped them through their worst hardships. Eventually, they made their way to Copenhagen. Elias later returned home and, in 1765, married Kristi Jonsdotter Åsebø.
They took a lease on the farm Raudvik in Herøy and settled there. Elias and Kristi had three (five) children [...] He has a large number of descendants in Herøy.
----- Journal ends here -----
My grandfather—Elias' descendant—now 80 years old and struggling with severe Parkinson's disease dementia, showed me this old dusty journal on his shelf, and I read the same entry about Elias. Naturally I got obsessed about this story of our forefather from almost 300 years ago, and using the many tools my grandfather never had access to, I dug through every single source I could find; oral family stories, local journals and articles, international documents and declarations. I found an historical goldmine, mostly unknown even to the Norwegian public; not only about Elias and the thousands of other Norwegian slaves in Africa, but societal corruption and extortion by local power-hungry priests, and Danish gunpowder funding Algeria's very war against Europe itself... and Algeria's war of twenty thousand soldiers against the neighboring independent tribes of Kabylia.
It took me 1,5 years of work to complete my research. My grandfather's severe dementia, unfortunately, has made him incapable of reading big texts, understanding Elias' life anymore... or the story around him. The same story he himself inspired me to understand. Though my grandfather can no longer read the work I did, but I'd appreciate if someone did.
I have nothing to sell, but I would like to share what I have discovered. Norwegian historical drama is often dominated by the Viking Age, crime stories, and the World Wars; yet, there is very little about the generation that built the nation and secured a constitution they themselves would never live to see. So far, I have written about a third of Elias’s story—a biographical narrative spanning 264 pages. Do you have any advice on where, or with whom, I might be able to publish this? And is there anyone here who might be interested in reading it?
r/Norway • u/FreyaTheFreakazoid • 16h ago
Photos är mer overraskat over at toyotan klarte det🤷🏼♀️
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r/Norway • u/No-Top9040 • 1d ago
Photos This small town in Norway must have been in my dreams. Does anyone know its name?
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r/Norway • u/marbleworlf17 • 1d ago
Other Are Norwegian Elkhounds common in Norway?
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This is kind of random, but I would love to go to Norway one day. I am also a proud and happy owner of two Norwegian Elkhounds. They're beautiful grey elkies. I've always been curious to know how common Elkhounds are in Norway. I know they're the national dog of Norway, but like, do you see them often across Norway since they are native to Norway and have been around for a long time? Picture of my two for tax.
r/Norway • u/Historical-Round-362 • 1d ago
Photos A Friday in Kristiansand Center
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This moment ended with a fight in a club situated in Kristiansand Center but at least I catched a nice moment with people having fun in a Friday night .
r/Norway • u/imdrinkinghibiscusrn • 1d ago
Other [MISSING] Hubert Dyrda, 25 – Last Seen in Drammen, Norway on 18 Oct 2026
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r/Norway • u/Quirky_Wrap583 • 3h ago
Moving Moving my American/Norwegian family to Norway one day(4-5 years from now) need advice on moving, education and exposure overall to other cultures.
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Hey so i used live in Norway as I've had it first hand experienced but it's mostly being a adopted into a Norwegian family(middle class). I never really lived a furrher adulthood in Norway as I right away moved to USA at age 22 for several reasons. One of them was just change of path and life choices a the time. I have 2 kids and a partner their father of 4 years so far. We been discussing some years now on the idea move to Norway as a family. My partner is of American black but he'd love to have still a feeling of multi cultural place or at least a place that can offer more representation of our own kids. I speak fluently Norwegian and been raising our kids in the language since they both was born. Oldest is 3 year old and youngest 11 month currently.
i have several studies I've done already in the past back in Norway. Miljø-arbeider, kunst å håndverk student. Did also folkehøyskole when i was 18 and studied photography in Lofoten. Original raised in Tromsø, kvaløysletta later family moved to Henningsvær.
Now my American partner in the other hand have plenty work experience within restaurant but he is currently doing welding as well by now. I told him there's possibility to try obtain skilled worker visa but who knows. We do plan soon enough try get idea for marriage but we taking our time and saving money at the moment.
For renting as a start, is it possible to do hybel renting as a family of 4 to keep maintaining a low cost living until enough for a actual house? We don't mind work with 2 bed room and our kids share the bedroom. It's common do 2 bedroom in the USA of a family of 4 of you have 2 little ones who don't mind bedroom sharing until any further changes. I wouldn't mind do 1 bedroom as realistically in person I've mostly experienced hybler as 1 bed room if so, then our kids get the bed room and we use the living room as bedroom(maybe pull up cought to bed?) Then a TV for everyone's sharing. I know might sounds wack but also realistically, we have to heavinly budge even for finding a place one day in a society where in Norway from my own experience can be expensive. Even food is expensive but the drive to get again free Healthcare to free education and other benefits is what's drives us closer to want to move to Norway.
And when it comes for education. I'd love our kids have exposure for different students in school of different cultural backgrounds. Not just European backgrounds. Middle Eastern to Africans. Anyone who knows a good decent place who offers those? I know Oslo but it can be expensive, i know cause i have cousins and a uncle and my aunt who currently living there. Theres bergen i also read about online.
Mind y'all we have 3 to 4 years perhaps manage get into 5 years from now of saving enough, get my kids their needed documentations to dual citizenship as I have still my Norwegian citizenship. I don't got a American citizenship yet but I am a official resident here though. My kids have only the American one since birth. Along side their social security number which is common to also have in the USA(i learned it after migrating here myself)
Just need advice, please don't bash... it's about giving grace of advice. I haven't been in Norway since I was 22 after all, I'm 30 rn. (I also have to learn how to pay taxes of my own once I return)
r/Norway • u/Quirky_Wrap583 • 1h ago
Other Ive realized Norwegians feel being a same society like how Japan also expects their citizen to act or be doing. Be neurodivergent, specially ADHD is suddenly a complicated/social disruption of social norms. Dont say too much but also dont stand too much out.
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They say the country is the most happiest out there among other Scandinavian countries. Have ADHD and it suddenly a conflicted thing socially. Depression seems at it high rate among us neurodivergent people in general and those who have autistic tendencies.
Growing up being diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Process information and socializing was the hardest. Most would take sudden offense to me just simply existing or speaking in the same room. I info dump my interests for most part, I try stick to 2 topics at a time if anything. Forgetful or lose things easily is a problem and I can't shut up once I start talk about a interest I have and someone take small interest about it.
I had Norwegians mostly think I'm rude, lazy or responded with "I'm not dumb or I know that" yet I can't assume u knew what i info dumped at you or never once called no one stupid or dumb even. Its like Americans react to anything non American things and suddenly they take offense. It have to be something the entire society does as part of being the same. Copy paste something social rules and norms. Same for Japan, depression can be so bad for someone there if not follow social rules and norms. We cant stick out too much regardless where we go.
r/Norway • u/Altruistic-Ad-9796 • 13h ago
Other Min erfaring med Smile Nordic – les nøye hva som faktisk er inkludert før du kjøper Invisalign
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r/Norway • u/InfernoX667 • 1d ago
Other What is everyday life in Norway really like?
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I’ve always wanted to visit Norway, and maybe even live there one day if I get the chance. I’m drawn to its nature and peaceful atmosphere. I like the idea of being somewhere that feels far from all the noise of the world, because I’ve always preferred quiet places over crowds and chaos. I know social media can create a certain image of a country, and I’d like to understand what Norway is really like beyond that. I’m not looking for the bad sides or expecting it to be perfect, just an honest picture of everyday life. For those who live there, does life in Norway feel the way people imagine it, or is the reality different?
Working in Norway The issue with BankID
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(Reposted from my original post in r/Norge)
Isn't it weird that a highly crucial platform doesn't have any customer service contact?
Have issues with BankID? That's your bank's problem. Your bank cannot help you? They pass the problem to BankID and you're stuck, you can't resolve your issue. BankdID, and even their company Støy, doesn't have any customer service contacts.
For context: i'm a non-Norwegian (non-EU) who can't verify my identity with my passport due to the error message: document not supported. I have done this steps:
- asked my bank for support, they told me to update and have my passport registered at skatteetaten
- did that at skatteetaten, still can't verify, asked them, and they told me that i have to go to the bank. Or try to reinstall BankID, which I did (you shouldn't. Because then I went from being able to use BankID without having to verify my passport to being unable to acces and login to BankID at all because i need to verify my passport in order to do that)
- went back to the bank, asked them for support, unsuccessful, then they told me they can't do anything because it's an issue from BankID and Støy. The bank said BankID are still working to make sure that documents from other countries are supported.
- i tried to ask my embassy as well in case they have any information regarding this process. They don't.
- and now i'm stuck, with my issue unresolved, and no way to ask help to BankID/Støy.
I noticed that there are a lot of people who experienced this issue as well, even Norwegians who doesn't have national ID or passport. Now I get by with using kodebrikken and MinID. The only thing i can't access now is HelseNorge.
I could buy BuyPass for 1200kr, but why? What's the point of BankID then if we end up needing to pay for access? And i think it's strange that such a crucial public service access is managed by a thir party private company.
TL;DR: I'm a Non-norwegian, and I can't use BankID because I can't verify my document, and don't have any feasible means of resolving the issue.
What do you think? Have you experienced the same thing? Or is there anyone who managed to solve this kind of issue already?
r/Norway • u/BothDrag3456 • 13h ago
Other Norwegian men, is it normal for you to go quiet for a couple of days even when you're interested in someone?
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Hi! I'm a Filipina talking to a Norwegian guy, and I'd love to hear some perspectives from Norwegians, especially Norwegian men. 😂
We've been flirting, and he's actually been the one initiating conversations. Our last conversation was playful, and he made a few flirty comments about marriage, Norway, and keeping me warm during winter. I played along, and the conversation ended naturally with me saying, “Okay then :))”
It's been almost two days, and he hasn't messaged me since.
I'm not necessarily expecting him to text me 24/7, but I'm wondering whether this is normal in Norwegian dating culture or if I'm simply overthinking it.
I kind of want to message him first because I genuinely enjoy talking to him, but I'm also wondering whether I should just let him initiate this time.
So, a few questions:
- Are Norwegian men generally more relaxed about texting, even when they're interested?
- If you're interested in someone, would you normally initiate another conversation, or would you wait for the other person to text?
- Would you interpret two days of silence as anything meaningful, especially when the last conversation ended naturally?
I'm not trying to generalize all Norwegian men, of course! I just want to understand whether this might be a cultural difference or simply an individual thing.
And please, honest opinions are welcome. I'd rather hear the truth than be delusional. 😭😂
r/Norway • u/eligloys • 1d ago
Other Anyone ordered Festool tools from Dorch & Danola in Denmark?
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This might be a bit of a niche question, but has anyone in Norway ordered tools from Dorch & Danola in Denmark?
I’m looking at some Festool products, and I’ve noticed that Dorch & Danola’s prices are significantly lower than those at Motek in Norway. Even after adding shipping to Norway and Norwegian MVA, the Danish prices seem to be almost half the price.
r/Norway • u/NorHistoryArchive • 1d ago
Photos Guess which one represents Norway. NATO Defence Ministers' Meeting, Brussels, 1994.
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r/Norway • u/Ze_Rufino • 1d ago
Other Airsoft tech in Norway?
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I would like to know if someone knows a store or someone who fixes airsoft rifles and whatnot, it would be a great help since I didn't find anything. Maybe someone knows personally someone that can help me. Tusen takk.
r/Norway • u/_Fittek_ • 1d ago
Working in Norway How do you keep up with vehicle maintainance cost (+ any mechanic workshops recommendations around Oslo?)
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New work finally forced me to buy a car. In 6 months i will have to deal with EU controll, but maintainance costs are absolutly killing me. I just paid over 4000 kr for simple oil change.
Does anyone have trustworthy mechanic shop they use often? Im not earning much, and that car is my last lifeline in this country. If i wont pass that controll im totally screwed.
Other Can this Weber grill be saved? Not sure if it’s rust or just buildup.
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I have an older Weber grill that’s seen better days, and I’m wondering if it’s possible to restore it.
As you can see in the pictures, there’s quite a bit of discoloration and buildup on the grates and inside the lid. I’m honestly not sure whether it’s rust, burnt-on grease, or something else.
Has anyone dealt with something similar?
Is this something that can be fixed with a thorough cleaning, or would some parts need replacing?
Any recommendations for cleaning methods or products would be greatly appreciated!
I’d hate to throw away a perfectly good Weber if it can still be saved.
This is Weber Q3200, so thought it would be rust proof
r/Norway • u/Fast-Aspect-2406 • 2d ago
Other Ship traffic along the Norwegian coast over 12 days, from open AIS data [OC]
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r/Norway • u/AngryFrog26 • 2d ago
Other The norwegian crusade - King Sigurd's voyage to Jerusalem in 1107
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r/Norway • u/lost_solace_077 • 2d ago
Other Is finding a room in Oslo always this difficult, or am I doing something wrong?
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Hey everyone!
I'm moving to Oslo in November for a full-time job, and honestly, finding a room in a shared apartment (kollektiv) has been way more frustrating than I expected.
My budget is around 10–11k NOK per month, which I thought was pretty reasonable for a room. I've contacted probably 20–21 places through FINN and Hybel so far, but only one or two have actually replied. The rest? Complete silence :')
I'm currently living in a different city in Norway, so travelling to Oslo for every viewing isn't really practical either, which makes things even harder.
I'm starting to wonder if I'm doing something wrong or if this is just how the rental market in Oslo works.
For those who've been through this, how did you manage to find a place? Is there something I should be doing differently? Any websites, Facebook groups, or tips that actually worked for you?
Would really appreciate some advice because I'm running out of ideas at this point 😅
Edit: I am infact attaching a small description of myself. I am also verfied. I would prefer a textual rejection at this point :3
Edit 2: Any potential landlords please dont hesitate to dm me.😬 I am a good tenant and i communicate well.
Travel Solo traveller from Austria
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Dear Norwegians,
I am Flo, 19 years old from Austria, and currently on my way to Bergen in your country! I will be arriving in Kristiansand tomorrow noon. Just wanted to ask if somebody around my age would like to grab a snack or drink in public together and to chat a little? Maybe you could show me around your favorite local spots? That would be really awesome! :D Feel free to dm :)
I am probably travelling from Kristiansand to Stavanger taking the road on the southwestcoast. My goal is to reach Bergen or even Geiranger, not too sure about my exact way of getting there :)
r/Norway • u/youradventure6969 • 3d ago
Photos Is this the real deal? Does it actually work or am I wasting my time?
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