Do you plan on moving to Norway to study, work or just to move in with a significant other?
Then this is the place for you! This category is all about living in Norway, and will have articles about the practical things you need to figure out, such as getting a Norwegian bank account, applying for schools, or apply for kindergarten on behalf of your child.
We have articles starting with planning your move to Norway, all the way to small things that are good to figure out when living in Norway.
This category used to be called “Moving to Norway”, but has been remade into “Living in Norway” to include more broad articles on everything you need to know about living in Norway as a foreigner.
It might feel difficult to find daycare options in Norway for parents of young children between the age of 1 and 5, especially if you live in a big city with full kindergartens. But there are a few various childcare options, so let’s take a closer look at the different childcare options available in Norway. … Read more
Norway has traditionally had very cheap electricity where you could use almost as much electricity as you wanted without fearing the bill. But that has all changed after Norway’s electricity export lines skyrocketed the electricity prices back in 2021, and they are now far higher than ever before. This has lead to Norwegians needing to … Read more
Many people dream of having a unique arctic adventure, and where’s better than the Norwegian island Svalbard? This remote arctic island is home to a large city, gets thousands of tourists yearly, and does not require a work visa for you to get a job there. But here’s the hurdle; you need to find a … Read more
Are you dreaming of moving to Norway to get a job and start a new life among the fjords and mountains? You’re not alone! There are lots of things you need to figure out to make this dream come true, and one of the questions we get asked the most is if there’s workplace discrimination … Read more
Norway is known to have one of the best work-life-balances in the world, much thanks to a high focus on worker’s rights. But how long exactly are the ordinary working hours in Norway, and how long are you required to work per day? Ordinary working hours in Norway are 8 hours for a full-time position, … Read more
Many US citizens dream of making the move across the Atlantic to beautiful Norway. Perhaps you have great-grandparents originating here, maybe you just fell in love with the nature, or maybe you are concerned with the political turmoils in the US? No matter your reason, moving from the US to Norway is a bit of … Read more
Remote working and living as a digital nomad is becoming ever more popular, and lots of people are exploring the world while doing remote work nowadays. There are many people who want to explore Norway while working as a remote worker, either for a company or as self-employed, but what’s the law and regulations with … Read more
Trondheim is one of Norway’s biggest cities, and it’s very popular with students and younger people who are coming to the city to begin university or to find a job. Like with most Norwegian cities, the rental prices are on the rise, and it’s beginning to become quite expensive to rent an apartment in Trondheim. … Read more
If you’re moving to Norway for a short time to work as a seasonal worker, study, or just try your luck in a new country, you might want a somewhat cheap car to make your life more comfortable. Brand new cars are insanely expensive here in Norway, so a good option is to look for … Read more
The brand new tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students are beginning in the fall of 2023, and it’s going to be a big change for international students who have dreamt of coming to Norway to partake in the free university education it used to offer. The fact of the matter is that the tuition fees are … Read more