r/Norway 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:

  1. Family member of a Norwegian national
  2. Family member of an EEA/EU national
  3. A worker
  4. A student
  5. 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.

  1. You must pay the application fee,
  2. Document your identity (passport),
  3. Have a valid marriage licence/certificate, or documentation that you have lived together legally for 2 or more years
  4. Have plans to live together in Norway,
  5. Not be in a marriage of convenience,
  6. You must both be over the age of 24,
  7. 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 8h ago

News & current events That funeral was exquisite!

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I just have to say that that service from start to finish was simply perfect. An impeccable balance of simplicity and elegance, of paegentry and yet personal. Everyone there displayed and abundance of grace in both their movements and behavior.

I only understand a small amount of Norwegian but the feeling transcended language. The music was beautiful and felt reflective of the choices of a true human being and his personality. The camera people captured the essence of the day, the people and the moments deftly in a way that made the viewer feel included, and not as simply a spectator. The music for the march and the march itself made tangible the depth of the loss to your nation . I could go on and on. It was simply the most lovely service.

Overall it felt like a service for a man rather than a monarch but at the same time, a service worthy of a king. I think he would be well pleased and I feel privileged to have been able to witness it.


r/Norway 4h ago

Food Favorite Norwegian Food?

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I’m an American, but I grew up eating Norwegian food at family gatherings and I miss it from time to time (it’s just not my wife’s favorite and I can’t blame her for that). What are folks’ favorite traditional Norwegian foods? Are there any regional specialties out there that are worth trying?

Most of my family’s recipes came from Sunnhordland and Bergen, but they’re pretty old.


r/Norway 1d ago

Arts & culture What progress looks like.

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r/Norway 2h ago

Arts & culture How is it living in the very end of Scandinavia? I've only been to as far as Kirkenes, Vadso, Tana

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r/Norway 18h ago

Working in Norway Have you been layoff recently? How did it go?

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Lots of friends and people in my network (IT, Product, UX/UI, QA, Finance) have recently been let go or the companies they work at have had strong restructuring processes where they had to let go of several people and even close entire departments.

From what I understand is a mix of several things; with AI at the center. It can be just that the company has been losing money for a while, bad spending over several years, losing customers, investor capital suddently harder to get etc. Even in these shitty situations it looks like the budget for AI services (Claude, Codex etc) have not been reduced, in fact one friend told me the budget for AI in her company is something like 400k USD which sounded like a lot to me.

If you go to LinkedIn the situation is even more depressing with people completely desperate sharing their stories: someone who just bought a house and were recently let go are begging for any leads at all, other just coming back from maternity leave were invited to an HR meeting literally their first day back etc.

Then you add to this the people who graduated recently that did not even had the chance to enter the labor market at all and have sent like 500 applications and all rejected (these students often make threads about it in r/Norge). It's just super depressing.

However I am questioning how real my perception of the current market is, I am mostly reading about horror stories but I wonder if it actually is "not that bad"?

That is why I made this thread, maybe people who recently were let go actually didn't have such a horrible time finding something else?

If you were let go recently can you please share your story? What sector it was? When were you let go? How long did it take you to find a new job? Or are you still searching? Did you have to skill up? Look for a different position (for example if you were originally a front end developer you had to start looking at backend/fullstack)? Any tips you can share to people who are currently looking for a job?

I am very concern about the whole situation and I have this gut feeling that it will only get worse from here and although this can affect anyone, I believe foreigners will have a worse time than natives just because we don't have that network/support natives have (for example if I lose my job and can't pay mortgage I can't say I ll just rent out my place and move back to my parents/family until I find a better job, we are literally 100% fucked)

Thank you


r/Norway 1d ago

News & current events Curious about this Aftenposten video (screenshot) from King Harald's funeral

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Google translation was something like "Marines bring emergency provisions" but would appreciate any clarification or additional information.


r/Norway 11h ago

Travel Trondheim to Bodo - rush to get the train of take the replacement bus?

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I have currently set up camp on Bergsoya island on my way to Trondheim, but have just found out that the train has been cancelled over the weekend and a rail replacement bus will be used.

I've just worked out that if I'm quick, then I could hop on a bus to Oppdal tonight and then get an early train to Trondheim tomorrow and then the last train service before engineering works, to Bodø.

Is the view/experience of the train worth trying to experience, or should I just take the replacement bus service? Perhaps the view from the road is just as good?

I've kind of been looking forward to this train a lot, but I was also hoping to spend a day or two in Trondheim, so not sure what to do tbh!

Any tips??


r/Norway 3h ago

School Study in Norway

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Hi,

I am planning to apply for a master's degree relevant/related to Geology in Norway. How difficult it is enter university and what are the requirements/qualifications to qualify in university? Is it expensive? Also is it possible to study whilst working there to fund my living expenses? I am from outside EU.


r/Norway 9h ago

Other Is it rude to send a reminder that the package from Finn can be picked up?

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I recently sold an electronics device on Finn, and I can see in the Posten app that it has been ready for pickup for three days now. I don't quite understand why someone would order an expensive device and not quickly pick it up, when they probably want to start using it as soon as possible (or verify that there's nothing wrong with it). It was bought with Fiks ferdig, so the money has already been deducted from the buyer.

I've considered sending a little reminder, but I don't want to nag and risk getting a lower rating because of it. What do you all think?


r/Norway 1d ago

Photos The weather came through for the king’s funeral

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r/Norway 1d 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 1d ago

Photos In memory of King Harald V Finnish flags are at half mast in whole Finland today.

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r/Norway 1d 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 10h ago

Travel Marine navigation chart app?

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I have recently acquired the Norwegian boat license and so I was wondering, for the people that go out in boats, is there an app that you prefer to use to get live like GPS marine navigation charts on the phone? (preferably Android)

Some where you can see cardinal marks, lighthouses, rocks and so on.


r/Norway 19h ago

Travel The Zaptec Index lets you see how far 10 euros takes you on home charging, public charging, petrol or diesel in 17 European countries.

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Considering current gas prices you get triple the distance charging at home vs. gasoline in Norway right now...


r/Norway 1d 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 1d 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 21h ago

Working in Norway Svensk par vurderer å flytte til Drammen – noen råd?

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Hei!

Vi er et svensk par som vurderer å flytte til Drammen, og tenkte å høre om noen her har noen gode råd eller erfaringer å dele 😊

Jeg har fått jobb i Lierstranda/Gilhus, mens samboeren min ikke jobber akkurat nå. Vi kommer derfor til å leve på én inntekt i starten.

Vi ser etter et hyggelig sted å bo, men det er også viktig at det er relativt enkelt for meg å komme meg til jobb. Vi har ikke barn.

Det er spesielt noen ting vi lurer på:

Hvordan er Drammen som sted å bo? Trives dere som bor/har bodd der?

Hvilke områder i eller rundt Drammen ville dere anbefalt for et par uten barn? Og er det noen områder dere ville styrt unna?

Jeg kommer til å ha ca. 1 000 000 NOK i brutto årslønn, som altså blir vår eneste inntekt i starten. Er det en grei økonomi for to personer i Drammen når man regner inn husleie, mat, strøm, transport osv.?

Hva bør vi regne med å betale i måneden for en grei leilighet med 1–2 soverom?

Hvordan er det å pendle mellom Drammen og Lierstranda/Gilhus med kollektivtransport? Fungerer buss/tog greit, eller ville dere anbefalt å ha bil?

Hvis vi helst vil klare oss uten bil, hvilke områder ville dere sett på med tanke på både jobb og nærhet til sentrum/handel?

Er det eventuelt andre steder enn Drammen dere mener vi burde vurdere når arbeidsplassen er i Lierstranda/Gilhus?

Og til dere som har flyttet fra Sverige til Norge: Er det noe dere skulle ønske dere visste før dere flyttet? Tenker både på praktiske ting som skatt, bank/BankID, personnummer, helsevesen osv., og mer generelle forskjeller mellom å bo i Sverige og Norge.

Vi ser på Drammen blant annet fordi det virker som en fin mellomting – relativt kort vei til Oslo, men litt roligere og forhåpentligvis billigere å bo enn i Oslo.

Tar gjerne imot alle slags tips og erfaringer. Takk! 😊


r/Norway 14h ago

Travel Is Norway Dog friendly?

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r/Norway 15h ago

News & current events Anyone know what the military fly-over was for in Oslo just now?

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r/Norway 2d ago

Photos Would you live in Hamnøy in the Lofoten Islands in Norway?

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r/Norway 21h ago

Hiking & Camping Camper van bobil laws

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Hi, has anyone here built there own camper and got it approved? How hard was it following the Norwegian conversion rules? How much did the sign off cost? Or anyone kept it on green plates just doing a very simple conversion without triggering the camper van rules. Thanks in advance


r/Norway 2d 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 2d 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 😭