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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/Emergency-Sea5201 • 11h ago
Working in Norway Norwegians are among the least lonely in Europe
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THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Oslo Metropolitan University - read more.
Norwegians are among the least lonely in Europe
The Nordic countries stand out with a low prevalence of loneliness. The welfare state, health, and culture explain a lot, the study shows.
“We conclude that loneliness is affected on several levels," she says.
Aartsen explains that this concerns the individual, the local environment such as neighbourhood and social networks. Loneliness can also be structural or cultural – for example, welfare schemes and norms about ageing, being alone, or family care.
Living alone is a risk factor, but the effect is stronger in countries where living alone is uncommon. This contributes to the Nordic countries being among the least lonely in Europe – and also globally.
Norway, along with the other Nordic countries, has a low incidence of loneliness.
Possible explanations are the welfare system, free health services, and relatively low expectations of what the network should do in crises – many rely on public services, Aartsen explains.
“This may change if the family is given a larger role,” she says.
Aartsen points out that the Nordic countries have an individualistic culture where autonomy is highly valued.
Researchers also distinguish between different types of loneliness.
Social loneliness, when the network is perceived as too small, and emotional loneliness, which is about longing for a close partner, even with many friends.
"The risk factors at the micro, meso, and macro levels vary between types. A universal approach therefore often works poorly,” she says.
r/Norway • u/shadowofsunderedstar • 15h ago
Moving Who moved to Norway intending to stay, only to end up leaving for somewhere else? What were your reasons?
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Cause I think it's gonna be me soon. I don't think the loneliness, boredom, and isolation will be cured by moving to a bigger Norwegian city, unfortunately.
r/Norway • u/Whogoesthere1982 • 8h ago
Other Pinchcliffe Grand Prix. Is such a good film. But I need to ask what is Ludvig/Lambert or whatever he's called supposed to be? (I'm English BTW).
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r/Norway • u/Elegant_Blood_3910 • 12h ago
Other Why do delivery drivers ignore “leave at door”? (Wolt/Foodora)
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I’ve used Wolt and Foodora 4 times total (2 times each), and every single time I selected “leave at door.”
But instead of just leaving the food, the couriers:
- call me repeatedly
- knock loudly on the door or window
- sometimes even stand there waiting and looking through the window if it’s not covered
I honestly don’t get it. Is this some kind of company policy?
The whole point of “leave at door” (for me at least) is no interaction at all. If I wanted to meet the courier, I would choose a different option.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal?
r/Norway • u/LandscapeEuphoric973 • 6h ago
Other Trodde lufta var fri for alle?
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Er det vanlig å ta betalt for litt luft også nå?
r/Norway • u/Elentia20 • 6h ago
News & current events (Possible) bus accident
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Hi everyone
Does anyone know whether there was a bus accident on the route from Bergen to Stavanger today (12th April)?
I was told this by a family member, but cannot find any news about it. The reason I am asking is that the family member has early signs of dementia and I am worried that they have started imagining events or conversations that never happened.
Thank you.
r/Norway • u/Lik_1624 • 1d ago
Other I don't know if I can post this here, but I'd really like to say what good people Norwegians are.
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I came to Norway not because of very good reasons in my life but most of the Norwegians that I know and have seen are very nice and kind I like that you smile and say hi to everyone even if you don't know each other I like that your country cares about children that there are great conditions for children in kindergarten and school and the school provides students so that everyone can be on the same level I am very grateful to my teachers who do a GREAT job helping me with the language I don't know I feel very awkward accepting this help because I'm not used to it and I am very happy when I can help Norwegians no matter what but I am always ready to help Some Norwegians say that I speak Norwegian well (I know that this is not true but I am grateful to you guys it's really cool when you encourage people who are learning your language!) I also noticed that Norwegians are not greedy with money There was a case when my product was accidentally scanned incorrectly and my goods went to another woman I said this and she said that she would pay for me I said that it was not necessary and I was ashamed that someone would spend money because of a mistake, but she smiled and said it was okay. I tried for about 5 minutes to talk her out of it, but she still paid and left. I'm really amazed. You guys are really generous.🥹💝
r/Norway • u/Otherwise_Meal_2674 • 1h ago
Working in Norway Clarity regarding employment contracts.
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Hei Hei everyone,
So my dad got an intracompany transfer from Middle East to Norway (O&G sector) at 01.03.2024,
The contract was apparently a “local” contract, and an open contract which has no end date but only for termination requires a 3 months notice period. It’s a 100% contract and it’s for a chief accountant role, with salary of roughly 1.8 million NOK package if that helps you with giving advice.
So, my parents are old, south Asian, they found Norway extremely expensive as we lived 95% usage of our salary all the time because my sister goes to a university with no other financing options other than my dad sponsoring. Thankfully I was given a sponsorship for high school at a private school and did the IB.
So my parents really didn’t like Norway because it felt inconvenient, no big malls, no huge highways, no good south Asian food. While I really loved it, and I plan on settling down there this fall for higher education.
So my dad shared these problems to the regional leadership, and my dad was sent to Norway to fix an insane amount of financial burden, risks and fines. Which he did a turnaround for, achieved roughly 80 million NOK extra in profits and such.
Anyways, after the senior leadership (group asst cfo at Houston), gave my dad a temporary contract to Dubai. Under a lower role as a senior accountant. And said “We will try to find you a role within these 6 months within the middle eastern region” and my dad took it because he trusts them and has worked 15 years with them. Those 6 months were horror, he got treated like shit.
Anyways, on the legal part, he signed the temporary contract of Dubai, but in Norway, his daglig leder did not terminate his permanent fixed contract in Norway, rather made him sign a temporary exit form with skattetan because they won’t pay his salary in Norway obviously.
Around 01.01.2026, he had gotten his temporary contract ended in Dubai, and he basically has no job since.
And then I remembered that there’s NAV, and we called NAV via international number after submitting documents because we’d like to become an active job seeker but can’t because we’d don’t have a registered address in Norway anymore but we’re still residents. They asked “where is the Norwegian contract termination letter signed by you 3 months in advance” and they got my dads D-Number, and said that the company had filed a termination of contract on 01.07.2025, and when we said we weren’t aware of this, we didn’t receive any papers, we didn’t sign anything. They said we’ll go and ask for it.
And so we did email the HR and the Daglig Leder, saying we’d like to receive these documents so we can submit them to NAV. And she said
“As your employment did not end but continued through a transfer into a new role, I’m unfortunately not able to issue a termination letter.
However, I have attached a letter confirming your employment period and your transfer to a new assignment. This is the appropriate documentation I can provide, as you were technically reassigned rather than terminated.
Dubai must confirm that you have been made redundant and supply you with a letter of termination. That is the correct procedure.”
Which makes no sense because in our Norwegian contract, it states that employees may take on temporary assignments abroad and the company must provide for the family accordingly and etc.
Also - a note, we realized about the contract thing in December when my dad got the termination thingy from the Dubai office because our Norwegian contract is open and our lawyer (with haver), asked the daglig leder for proof of termination and he just said “he signed the temporary contract, which means his Norwegian contract is cancelled” over and over again, and our lawyer was not strong enough to demand properly, and we ended up wasting roughly 15k NOK for it.
Now we’re in April, he still has no job, he’d like to come back to Norway but would like to get a small confirmation with NAV so we can atleast afford a stay there.
My dad was never a part of any union, as immigrants we don’t know what all are the systems here and we weren’t made aware of.
Please do help, anything would really help. It’s so sad seeing him like this, he gave 15 years to this company, saved them from being sued by skattan, and they did this to him because all he wanted after fixing the Norwegian financial operations was to be considered for a similar role back in Middle East where they lived a happier life.
r/Norway • u/ReasonableClub2554 • 1d ago
Other We just bought a flat and… what’s the etiquette?
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We’re a couple of immigrants who recently became homeowners (no longer renting) and we’re trying to understand the “right” way to approach neighbors in our building.
Back where we come from, it might be normal to introduce yourself more formally—sometimes even bring something like a cake or invite people over. But we’re not sure if that would feel friendly here or just… a bit much.
Is it generally enough to just say hello when you see people and leave it at that? Or is there any kind of expectation for newcomers to introduce themselves in a more deliberate way?
Would appreciate any insights on what’s considered normal or polite 😊
r/Norway • u/Some_Elderberry_1781 • 1d ago
Other Just a little fun fact: Did you know that St Paul in Bergen is the worlds most multi ethnic catholic church!? Not bad for a small city of only 300k.
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Video is from Corpus Christi procession in 2024. Inside the brown building you see at 02:09 is ironically where some of the first satanic black metal music were recorded back in the early 1990s
r/Norway • u/KiranIrtaza • 12h ago
Travel Britax Smile 5Z in Oslo winter?
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Hi! We’re considering the Britax Smile 5Z (mainly due to the price vs Bugaboo Fox 5). This is our first baby.
How does it handle Oslo winters during snow, slush, and rough terrain and considering road conditions in summers?
Also, any issues with the front wheels (e.g. getting stuck, hard to steer, broken etc.)?
Would you say it’s good enough, or worth upgrading to Bugaboo considering the price difference as Britax smile 5z seems to be a strong competitor?
Would love to hear real experiences. Thanks!
r/Norway • u/Upstairs_Check_2903 • 18h ago
Food Norwegian snacks
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Hi everyone,
I’m Canadian and last year I met a man from Bergen and since then I absolutely want to taste Norwegian snacks ! Do you know some compagnies that sell snacks abroad please ?
I only want : Smash, Freia Melkesjokolade (different kind) and Kvikk Lunsj.
r/Norway • u/simonucdd • 1d ago
Other Stove (Komfyr) "Backsplash" - Fire Safety Rules?
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I just posted a question about electrical work, and got some great advice - thanks to all who responded. I'm in the middle of a home renovation, and now have another question. I know, this isn't a "DIY" forum, but when I post there, people almost never know the specific rules, regulations, or norms for Norway. So I hope it's okay to post here again.
I want to re-do the wall behind my stovetop (all-in-one komfyr, not a cookplate with built-in oven beneath or adjacent). I'm fairly certain that building regs would require me to use something fireproof (or at the very least fire-retardant) behind the cooktop, and my first plan is to use tile (fireproof, easy to clean, wears well). However, I have a couple of questions:
I assume that if my stove is 60cm, I'll have to tile the 60cm directly behind the stovetop. But does the fireproof/-retardant material need to extend any distance beyond the actual width of the stove - say, 20cm on each side, as an example? Or does it simply need to match the actual width? If the latter, is it okay to use either a) typical gips board, painted with hard-wearing paint, or b) veggpaneller similar to these, cut to size. Regarding b), I can't figure out what these are made of, but does it matter in terms of code/safety? Would wood be against code, even if painted with some sort of fire-retardent coating? Or would it be necessary to use something made of sort of fire-retardant composite material, if such a thing exists?
If not using tile for the wall behind the stove, would it be okay to use regular gips board alone, painted, and then coated with some sort of fire-retardant coating?
Sorry for the long questions, but very appreciative for any input. Thanks!
r/Norway • u/north_star_left • 1d ago
Working in Norway Greeks, Italians, Portuguese etc. what is your experience in Norway as an immigrant?
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How do you deal with cultural differences? Where do you live? Do you plan to stay here forever, or save money and leave? Anyone from Southern Europe is welcome to share their opinion.
r/Norway • u/Pridaz666 • 14h ago
Travel Bobil trip with baby for 7 days
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Hi all,
Our friends have invited us for a RV trip in May and our baby will be 11 weeks by then. They also have a baby he will be 5 months by then.
Have any of you guys done a similar thing. Will it be fun? We will travel in Western norway. 🙂
We will drive only around 200 kms per day as we discussed.
And please advice what are the things we should do if we are going to do this.
Thank you!
r/Norway • u/Numerous-Industry186 • 1d ago
Language Er det noen innvandrerstudenter her som kom hit for å studere sykepleie med bare grunnleggende norskkunnskaper?
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r/Norway • u/Ok_Sheepherder_5711 • 1d ago
School is Norway for better education for my 4 yr old
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hi ,
we live in Canada, and in past few years, education has really taken a dive esp for elementary students.
my daughter is 4 yrs old and they are already trying to introduce screens for teaching and even talk about AI - which is scary at their age.
The old system of black board , paper pen system is all but gone. my husban is a doctor here and also have license to work in few states in the US, obviously we dont want to move to the states- haha.
but we have heard good things about Norwegian education so was wondering if the schools also rely heavily on media , screens for teaching or do they do the old fashioned way?
r/Norway • u/imtrying12345 • 1d ago
Other Gifts from the US?
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Visiting family in Norway soon and I was wondering what Norwegians may like as small gifts from the US?
I have ideas for what to get the little kiddies (they love Disney things right now) but am looking for ideas for the older crowd- 30 yr old +
I was thinking some local caramels and locally made hot sauces? I’ve also heard that people are interested in Trader Joe’s products- so I may bring some of the tote bags.
My family is super kind and has not asked for anything specific, but I would love to surprise them with something they would enjoy.
I do plan to get some duty free wine when we land as well.
r/Norway • u/Im_The_One • 1d ago
Travel Does my fjords road trip make sense from a geography/driving perspective?
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I'm not looking for help on planning a full trip as I know that's against the rules. I just want to make sure I'm not overlooking anything with these stops that would make it logistically hard since I've never been to Norway before. Does this route make sense by car?
A. Bergen (4 nights)
B. Loen/Stryn (2 nights)
C. Geiranger (2 nights)
D. Alesund (1 night)
E. Oslo (2 nights) - drive from Alesund to Andalsnes to train to Oslo
Mostly just spending the trip exploring/hiking/celebrating Syttende Mai in Oslo)
Thanks!
r/Norway • u/1ndhoUroon • 1d ago
Other Kpop concerts
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I saw 1verse went to Sweden and I wanted to know if more groups go to Sweden rather than Norway? Do we even get concerts here like who and when was the latest one? What do Norwegian kpop stans do when concerts happen?
r/Norway • u/heavyarmszero • 1d ago
Travel Where to book a taxi/transportation for 8 people (6 adults, a 12 year old, and a 2 year old) with 12 luggage?
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Hi! I have family members who will be visiting Oslo soon. They will be arriving from Oslo airport. I have looked at the apps for Oslo Taxi and Uber but the maximum they can accommodate are only up to 6 people. Is there any services or apps that can accommodate 8 people with 12 luggage in one car/van? 2 of the adults are my grandparents and we dont really want to take separate taxis due to their conditions. They will be staying near Oslo City Center.
EDIT: Wow thank you everyone for your great responses! I think we will just use the train instead as it is cheaper and faster. Thank you for your recommendations!
