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.
One of the biggest issues foreign workers have when moving to Norway (or are planning on moving to Norway) is to find a job. This is a big challenge, not only because of the language requirements, but also because of cultural differences when it comes to job applications and the hiring process. The first step … Read more
Oslo is Norway’s biggest city, and much like most other big cities internationally, the housing market has gotten out of control. It’s getting increasingly more expensive to rent an apartment in Oslo, so what’s the current price for renting in Oslo like? The average monthly rental cost in 2022 for a 1 bedroom apartment in … Read more
Norway is a big country with both small towns in the middle of nowhere, big cities with a big cultural scene, and everything in-between. It might be overwhelming to choose where to live if you’re moving, but we’re going to try and help you out by going over the best places to live in Norway! … Read more
You often hear that Norway is one of the best countries to work in, and there are thousand of foreign workers who move here to make a lot more money than they would be able to in their own country. Many of these workers get paid a minimum wage, but what can you expect to … Read more
There are plenty of people who dream of relocation to Norway to start a new life here, or just to enjoy their retirement in an incredible country with lots of amazing nature. How about waking up in your home in Lofoten to see the northern lights, or maybe you’d rather live in a small, Norwegian … Read more
Norway is big on digital security, and anyone who moves to Norway either permanently or temporarily are urged to get MinID and BankID as soon as possible. The problem is just that many foreigners find it to be difficult to meet the requirements from the bank to issue a BankID! Luckily, you have other options. … Read more
The Norwegian D number (D-nummer) is essential if you want to stay in Norway for longer than a typical vacation, and this is needed for opening a Norwegian bank account, which again is needed for most services like getting a cell phone plan, signing a gym membership, or taking university exams in Norway. You will … Read more
If you’re moving to Norway, or just want to learn more about what life in Norway is like, then reading up on local newspapers can be a good idea. In contrast to many countries, Norway does not have a newspaper that publish news in English, but there are online options that can be pretty good … Read more
Most public services in Norway prefer to send digital letters to people instead of regular letters in the mail. This does not only save them a lot of money, but also reduces the chance that someone else will get access to your mail, reduces the ecological impact, and gets you the letters a lot faster. … Read more
We often focus on the great sides of Norway on this website, and while Norway is a pretty great country, it’s important to not get rose-tinted glasses and be under the impression that Norway is perfect. You will run into all sort of new issues if you decide to move to Norway, and there are … Read more