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.
There are many couples out there who are wondering if they should move to Norway to raise their family or to have children, or if it’s better to stay in another country. It’s not like anyone can freely move to Norway to have children here, but it’s open to some. One of the groups are … Read more
There are thousands of international students who come to Norway to study at the universities, and get to experience the Norwegian culture while also getting a free university degree. But even though the university degree itself is free for EU-citizens (but no longer for international students), you still need to pay the living costs for … Read more
Norway is known to have one of the best parental leave systems in the world, with a paid parental leave for 1 year after giving birth or adopting a child. The first year of the child is considered to be very important to the development of the child, so paid parental leave in Norway is … Read more
It should come as no surprise that Norway is an expensive country when it comes to living costs, but there are big differences between different parts of Norway. Certain cities are significantly more expensive than others, and living in these cities will end up costing a lot more than living in other parts of Norway. … Read more
It is easy to be overwhelmed by all the different things you need to check out when you are moving to Norway, and the different types of insurances are one of these. Which insurances do you need, and which are just a waste of money? Let’s take a look at everything you need to know … Read more
Many students dream of moving to Norway for a semester (or more) as an international student, and get a feel for Norwegian culture, nature and education all at the same time. The only problem is just that Norway is incredible expensive, especially for non-working international students! So, are there any cities in Norway that are … Read more
If you’re thinking about moving to Norway, then you are going to want to either find a place to rent, or even find a house that you can buy. I usually recommend most foreigners to rent the first time they move to Norway in order to check out the area and get a feel for … Read more
If you’re moving to Norway, when you’re going to want to find a place to live. Some people choose to buy a house or an apartment when moving here, but most people are looking to rent an apartment in Norway when moving. This guide is meant for international students or workers who are moving to … Read more
The Norwegian National Insurance Scheme is a type of social insurance that grant you certain rights if you get injured, sick or lose your job in Norway. All Norwegian citizens are members of the National Insurance Scheme (called Folketrygden in Norwegian), but how can you become a member as a foreigner? To become a member … Read more
When you’re renting an apartment or a house in Norway, you will need to pay a security deposit to the landlord. This is in cases where money is owed, and you will get it back under normal circumstances. Security deposits are completely normal in Norway, but what exactly is the security deposit for, and how … Read more
