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Healthcare in Norway by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Norway ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Norway? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
How does it work? 1. Everyone who is registered with the authorities (folkeregister) and has a resident permit is automatically insured in public healthcare system. (This is the general rule, there might be exceptions, so please check...) 2. There ... Read More
flight details
There should not be a problem from the German side, since her visa is valid when she arrives in Frankfurt. I cannot judge the regulations from the Philippine authorities or airline. Better check with them directly if you are unsure. Read More
Moving children to Norway
Yes, you do have to register your children and they need an ID! Without ID you have no access to healthcare, child benefits, school registration, etc.. Read More
TRAVELING WITH A DOUBLE CITIZENSHIP
I was told the following (best explained by an example): Let's say you have a German and Russian passport and you use your Russian passport to get into Russia. In an emergency the German authorities can not help you because you are travelling ... Read More
it is possible to get new job in Norway by jobbyvarghese
Hi Everyone !!! I am Jobby Varghese.I am from India.I am planing to apply for "Norwegian for Skilled Worker" visa.could you please advice me about my decision.As I have no idea about Norway.I have completed Diploma in ...
Hi Ikbal, first of all you have to clarify if your study visa allows you to work and if, how many hours. UDI should be able to answer that question. It is not advisable to work illegally since Norway and Norwegians take a tough stand on that. I ... Read More
Applying into german universities
Hi howjinwong every university sets their own requirements and this can change from one year to the other, so I recommend to contact them directly. You can also check on the anabin database if your school is listed. The DAAD webpage and ... Read More
Asylum people and their difficulties getting married by mhgujar
Dear friends I am from Pakistan and I had applied for asylum in Gießen last year on April 2014 which Is still appending.Now , I have a German girlfriend and I am living in house with her since August 2014 without ...
I just looked at the Asylverfahrensgesetz and it indeed states that you have to submit your passport and id card upon request. I'm just wondering why they ask for it now and not a year ago.... Maybe they started looking into your case....Anyway, ... Read More
Asylum people and their difficulties getting married by mhgujar
Dear friends I am from Pakistan and I had applied for asylum in Gießen last year on April 2014 which Is still appending.Now , I have a German girlfriend and I am living in house with her since August 2014 without ...
I'm not sure what you can do. It is not a good idea to disregard requests from the Ausländerbehörde since you don't want to screw up you chances of a resident permit, right? I would try to get help from a lawyer asap and ask for ... Read More
Asylum people and their difficulties getting married by mhgujar
Dear friends I am from Pakistan and I had applied for asylum in Gießen last year on April 2014 which Is still appending.Now , I have a German girlfriend and I am living in house with her since August 2014 without ...
Why? They must have given you a reason.... Read More
Asylum people and their difficulties getting married by mhgujar
Dear friends I am from Pakistan and I had applied for asylum in Gießen last year on April 2014 which Is still appending.Now , I have a German girlfriend and I am living in house with her since August 2014 without ...
Hi mhgujar, Did the Ausländerbehörde say, what they need your passport and id card for? Why don't you contact them and explain your situation? They are deciding on your Aufenthaltstitel also after you get married, so you still have ... Read More
JOB SEEKING IN GERMANY by brenda kavai
Hello!Am a Kenyan lady wishing to work and continue studying in German but i don't know the process.Am seeking a volunteer job since am still a student.I did A1 exam last month @ Goethe Institute Mombasa and i passed very well.Your help will ...
Hi pk333 If you follow the guidelines from the DAAD, contact them (and the university directly) in case of problems and questions, things should be solvable. Beppi sugessted that to you before.... You have to take initiative when you encounter ... Read More
Salaries
Hi slimfilter, I do not know what the average salary might be. I found a link which talks about 30 000 NOK per month but this is for starters. With your experience the salary should be higher. ... Read More
Immigration to Europe
Hi Natalie2014, if you ask for refugee status you are often not allowed to work until a decision is reached, which might take years depending on your case and circumstance. Again, each country has different rules. I have no idea what your chances ... Read More
Studying in Germany
Hi Linal, these questions have been asked and answered multiple times before and I recommend to browse in the school &studies section of the German forum. A lot of useful information can be found at: www.study-in.de and ... Read More
how long does it take to get marry after divorce. ?
Hi Richter Johansen, your question is quit confusing to me. Are you asking us how long the divorce process takes? How long it takes to get married after a divorce is entirely up to you. Nobody can answer this for you... Read More
MBA Job seekers visa by sibte ali
Dear All, Could any one please let me know that MBA + Course Certificate In international Marketing can apply for German job seeker visa. I have done MBA + Diploma and have 10 years of experience in the field of ...
Hi sibte ali, it seems that nobody can confidently answer this. Maybe you should contact your closest German embassy and ask to be sure. You can also ring the hotline mentioned here: ... Read More
Post Graduation in Surgery
you can find a big selection of scholarships on the DAAD database: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/ I don't know which ones are specifically for medicine, so you have do go through them and ... Read More
Pregnant in Germany
Hi soniaa, first of all : congratulations and best wishes for your pregnancy and birth! The government is not really interested until your child is born. But you should contact your doctor and health care provider and inquire about all the ... Read More
Looking for a job
Hi Gebreselassie, are you legally allowed to work in Norway? If you have a valid work permit the usual job search sites like nav.no and finn.no might help. As a geologist you also might want to contact the big oil companies directly. In ... Read More
Post Graduation in Surgery
Hi Donna, welcome to the forum! There have been threads with lots of useful information about PG studies in Germany. Just use the search function and type in MBBS... Good Luck! Read More
Question - Retirement in Norway? by OleOleO
Hello, I have a question about retirement conditions in Norway. I have heard from a person I know who lives in Norway that it is possible to retire after 4 years of work and be able to receive minimum pension. Do you know if there is any truth to ...
Great link! I found also the relevant link to the NAV minstepensjon: https://www.nav.no/Minstepensjon.1073751665.cms It is possible though to get your time / entitlements (in regards to pension payements made in Norway) recognised in another ... Read More
Looking for a job
Hi Mihai, welcome to the forum! I invite you to post a free ad in the job section of the German forum. You can also search for jobs under jobbörse from the arbeitsagentur: http://www.arbeitsagentur.de/web/content/EN/index.htm The chances of ... Read More
Moving to Norway to be with partner, advice needed please :) by jessewilliams
I am a New Zealander currently working in Europe on board a yacht. I took an exchange year to Norway during my last year of high school 5 years ago. Whilst there I met my current partner (although we have only been seeing each other for the past 9 ...
Hi jessewilliams, welcome to the forum! There have been multiple threads from people in similar situations like yours. So I suggest to browse a bit through the visa section and see what answers you can find. You could always come on a 90 day ... Read More
How to work oven-microwave combo by bessfromfla
We've been living in Belgium for a month, and we still can't figure out how to work the combination oven-microwave. I have looked at the manual online (it's an AEG), and the directions don't make sense even when you figure out what ...
..try it in English. Most Dutch people speak excellent English or just ring the helpline in the UK. Read More
looking for a job by vida_gabriela
Hi, My name is Vida Gabriela Carla, I am from Bucharest, Romania. I am a veterinarian, I am 34 years old, I graduated the university in 2006 and I work in a veterinarian surgery at The Animal Police Department which belongs to The Local Police and ...
Hi Gabriela Vida, you have to check if and how you can get your qualifications and studies recognized in Germany. I found two links: http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php and http://anabin.kmk.org/ Generally, the local ... Read More
Norwegian language - share your methods, how to learn the language?
Hi Stephan, I recommend to watch/listen to NRK as much as possible. My personal favourite was URIX (they speak very clear and I found the subject of foreign politics interesting). Online newspapers also helped. I took a course at the university ... Read More
How to work oven-microwave combo by bessfromfla
We've been living in Belgium for a month, and we still can't figure out how to work the combination oven-microwave. I have looked at the manual online (it's an AEG), and the directions don't make sense even when you figure out what ...
Hi, just ring up the manufatcturers helpline and ask. We can't explain symbols we don't see..... Read More
Question - Retirement in Norway? by OleOleO
Hello, I have a question about retirement conditions in Norway. I have heard from a person I know who lives in Norway that it is possible to retire after 4 years of work and be able to receive minimum pension. Do you know if there is any truth to ...
Hi I have been working in Norway for quite a few years and never encountered this statement. Honestly, I don't believe it. But I'm not 100% sure so I recommend to contact the official authority www.nav.no or an international pension ... Read More
Can anyone help me find a job? I am senior engineer by leotito_zoluaga
Hi everyone! My name is Leo, a Filipino, a Mechanical Design Engineer by profession, and new here in Norway. I previously came from Saudi Arabia as a Senior Engineer handling Elevator / Escalator Installation Designing. Here in Oslo, I am currently ...
You can find details about how to write good job applications for Norway on www.nav.no under 'jobbsøkertips'. Every country has slightly different ways and it is important to adapt your application and CV to the market here. Good ... Read More
Doctor looking for a room in Dortmund
Hi ushruph, For such a short time I would try http://www.wg-gesucht.de/wg-zimmer-in-Dortmund.26.0.1.0.html. Another option could be a 'Ferienwohnung' (holiday apartment) or a 'pension'. Tripping.com offers a range of short-term ... Read More
Hi everyone
Hi Sundar, I assume you are coming on a tourist visa? Your biggest challenge will be the work permit/ visa after your tourist visa expires. I recommend to read up on your options on udi.no (official website from the Norwegian government). Good ... Read More
Can anyone help me find a job? I am senior engineer by leotito_zoluaga
Hi everyone! My name is Leo, a Filipino, a Mechanical Design Engineer by profession, and new here in Norway. I previously came from Saudi Arabia as a Senior Engineer handling Elevator / Escalator Installation Designing. Here in Oslo, I am currently ...
Hi Leo, with your qualifications and experience you should apply directly to elevator / escalator companies here in Norway. You would compete with less applicants and the demand for staff with special skills (especially engineers) is relatively ... Read More
Are trans fats an issue here! by Wrongholebutherewego
Are they being used or are they banned?
Hi, Trans fats are so far 'banned' only in a few countries (limited amounts still allowed). http://www.news-medical.net/health/Trans-Fat-Regulation.aspx . Google is always your friend.... If you are concerned about your intake just read ... Read More
an appratment
Hi Tamourt, I suggest to post a free ad in the housing section of the forum. A very useful search engine for apartments in Germany is www.immobilienscout24.de . Good luck! Read More
How can you avoid the stress when you move abroad? by RachelamI
Hi Everyone, :) If you are planning to move to your NEW country, what are your biggest challenges, questions, struggles, fears? :/ You have your house, job and papers, but at the end of the day, you are alone in a new culture, NEW language, and ...
Hi, I think it is difficult to draw general conclusions on what support an expat needs. It depends as much on the individual situation of the expat as on the country and situation you move to. For example: an single expat moving, let's say ... Read More
Is marriage under the Egyption law effect
Hi I would not assume that the British Embassy is automatically notified about your marriage. I would contact them and ask if they accept it like that or if you need any additional certificates (e.g. apostille) to prove it's authenticity abroad. Read More
Is 495000 NOK enough to live on in Kristiansand for family of 5? by martin3132
Hi! New to the blog. Found it by trying to find answers for my questions so hopefully someone can help. My husband's employer has offered us a transfer to Norway for a minimum of 1 year. His employer has locations all over the country but we ...
..believe me, it can; especially food. I suggest you check out apartments and used cars at www.finn.no. It will give you an idea about their cost. We are a family of three and would not be able to live on 495 000 NOK (we don't have a car, ... Read More
Need some help to move to Europe by Egyptian I
it's not safe in Egypt to get my British wife and I don't feel safe myself because of bombs here and there and then the random police arrests for people for nothing but political reasons so I wouldn't take my wife to stay in the crazy ...
yes and no: If your wife has a job in that country you can get a work permit based on her EU citizenship and take any job. If she is the dependant (and can not finacially support you) you have to follow the Non-EU application process . This means ... Read More
Need some help to move to Europe by Egyptian I
it's not safe in Egypt to get my British wife and I don't feel safe myself because of bombs here and there and then the random police arrests for people for nothing but political reasons so I wouldn't take my wife to stay in the crazy ...
Egyptian I, Can't your wife's family help in terms of job contacts or even sponsoring? Use any contacts you can think of in the UK....! Read More
Need some help to move to Europe by Egyptian I
it's not safe in Egypt to get my British wife and I don't feel safe myself because of bombs here and there and then the random police arrests for people for nothing but political reasons so I wouldn't take my wife to stay in the crazy ...
Freedom of movement : http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=457 http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=463&langId=en The basic rule is written there: ''Your non-EU spouse, (grand)children or (grand)parents may stay with you in ... Read More
Marketing Jobs
Hi, I responded on this thread: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=439040 For better visibility and to avoid confusion, please do not post the same question on multiple threads. Thanks! Read More
Is 495000 NOK enough to live on in Kristiansand for family of 5? by martin3132
Hi! New to the blog. Found it by trying to find answers for my questions so hopefully someone can help. My husband's employer has offered us a transfer to Norway for a minimum of 1 year. His employer has locations all over the country but we ...
Hi, Of course, everything depends on your standard of living but if the 495000 NOK are before tax I would say: It's challenging and difficult. Your biggest expense will be the rent with ca. 12000 NOK per month for 3 bedroom apartment. That is ... Read More
Need some help to move to Europe by Egyptian I
it's not safe in Egypt to get my British wife and I don't feel safe myself because of bombs here and there and then the random police arrests for people for nothing but political reasons so I wouldn't take my wife to stay in the crazy ...
Hi, You wife has no work restrictions within the EU. So the easiest would be for her to get a job and you joining as a dependant. Once you receive your dependant resident/work permit you can start working and she can start her studies. She could ... Read More
New to England - four months in and still not adapted by tindusdi
I'm a South African, born and bread, somewhat close to my Mom and Dad and a woman knocking on the door of 40. No kids (not by choice), two dogs, two cats and a German Hubby who works as his life. That's why we moved. He decided that life ...
Hi, I know how you feel. Been there myself (not the PhD part, but workaholic partner, resentment crawling up and unfulfilled feeling with household chores). Giving up your career creates often a bigger hole than one anticipates beforehand. I missed ... Read More
My salary is $ 3,000++, how much salary can i get in Norway?
Hi Parwez, I recommend no to post you personal details on the blog here. Many scammers out there... Your job prospects very much depend on your Norwegian language skills. In terms of job search: Ask yourself what your unique skills are. Why ... Read More
English Speaking Jobs in Norway
Hi, there have been mulitple threads on this forum about jobs for English speakers in Norway. Maybe you could browse a little to find more info. Usual job search sites are nav.no an finn.no, but to be frank: to land a job in administration / ... Read More
Looking for a job in Norway by RodEsp
Hey everyone! I'm a 24 year old guy who is learning Norwegian and I have 3+ years of work experience in the IT/Computer area. I've really liked Norway since I was a teenager and have recently seriously started thinking about moving there. I ...
I just would like to comment on that, because meetings are an extremely important part of Norwegian work culture: Sitting in a meeting and not understanding the details is not only frustrating but can make you look like a complete moron. My ... Read More
Can I apply for fiancé visa while being on Tourist visa in Norway? by tomrain2025
Hello... I just want to know if it is possible to apply for Fiance visa while your are in Norway for a tourist visa? Is anyone can help me about that matter? thanks 😊
Hi tomrain2025 There have been many posts regarding the fiancé visa here on this forum. I would suggest to browse through them and if you can't find the answer, post your question there ... Read More
Work Permit for Germany
Hi shahidimir, These jobs do exist, and are called 'saisonarbeiter'. Problem will be your work permit since the Employer has to prove that no EU citizens are willing or qualified to do this job. This will be close to impossible. In any ... Read More
Moving to Heidelbeg in 6 Months by MostafaAhmed666
Hi All, i'm Mostafa Ahmed, Egyptian, 24 years old, i'll be moving to Heidelberg in October as i'll be studying Informatics at the Heidelberg University. I already have a bachelor of languages, but i have been working as a Software ...
I don't think, you will have any problems in Heidelberg. It has a big university and many tourists, so people are not as closed up as they might be in some smaller towns. Good places to make friends in Germany are always 'Sportverein' ... Read More
Udi confusion / staying in Norway by Rusty2226
Hello all. I have a question and can't seem to find the right documentation for. My visa to stay in Norway is about to expire and we want to send the documentation in for family reunification. I can't seem to find any documentation /legality ...
Have you contacted your embassy in Oslo? They for sure know these things... And if the politi in Fauske confirmed that you can stay while waiting, why do you worry? Read More
Udi confusion / staying in Norway by Rusty2226
Hello all. I have a question and can't seem to find the right documentation for. My visa to stay in Norway is about to expire and we want to send the documentation in for family reunification. I can't seem to find any documentation /legality ...
Hi, I don't know if any such documents exist. There are different rules for different countries of origin and it also depends on you current visa type. I would contact your local police station or UDI directly and ask. Your embassy in Norway ... Read More
Job Searching Very Frustrated! by NordicLlyr
I moved to Norway back in August last year with my long term partner (a Norwegian), I found a job pretty much straight away but it was only temporary up until Christmas, so I've now been job hunting since January. I've applied/sent by post ...
Hello NordicLlyr, I'm sorry to hear about your situation, it really sucks, since the Bergen is in permanent need for some decent chefs! Big part of the problem is (in my opinion) that Norway has an underdeveloped food and restaurant culture. ... Read More
Psychology Jobs in Norway by ethel.engo
Hi there, I am a clinical and forensic psychologist thinking about moving to Norway and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how the market is there, if there is possibilities and so on. I am aware I have to be fluent on Norwegian to be able to ...
Hi ethel.engo, The bigger cities have actually a shortage of psychologist who can speak English and serve the expat/ immigrant community. I tried to find for month an English speaking counselor in Bergen for my son- without success! Not sure, ... Read More
Hiking club
Hi, have you tried these groups? http://www.aktivioslo.no/friluftsforeninger/ lykke til... Read More
any info will be greatly appreciate on rent,required papers for workin by lucaguardigli
HI hello everyone,i'm Luca,i'm a 36 y/o italian planning on moving to norway,i am a professional driver and holding lorry,bus,diggers driving licence,i would like to know if drivers ar required and if yes,it's there enough demand to ...
Hi Luca, there are currently 130 open positions on finn.no for 'sjåfør' (= driver). So there is a big demand. They are in Norwegian, so you might want to use google translate or other options to check the details, e.g language ... Read More
Hello
Hi Kristijan, I found in total 20 positions in Norway (only searched on finn.no, the Nav.no website is currently ... Read More
process of married visa in germany by anne_cua
hi every one,i am a new member on this blog,i just want to hear some advice or some ideas about the married visa going in Germany. i have a fiancee from Germany,our communication was strong chat,call,email that was everyday we do.We reach the point ...
Unfortunately, I'm not very familiar with visas through marriage, but you should ask your husband to contact the nearest German embassy. He should ask all these questions so you follow the right process and avoid unnecessary delays. I don't ... Read More
it is possible to get new job in Norway by jobbyvarghese
Hi Everyone !!! I am Jobby Varghese.I am from India.I am planing to apply for "Norwegian for Skilled Worker" visa.could you please advice me about my decision.As I have no idea about Norway.I have completed Diploma in ...
I'm not sure, how the employer will assess your diploma. Is it equivalent to a university degree (bachelor)? Diploma degrees vary from country to country and with no international standard they are often not recognized. You want to work in a so ... Read More
regarding post graduation in medical in germany for Indian MBBS by Vicky_24
I want to do my post graduation in orthopedics or radiology subject in germany. I am an MBBS Doctor from India. Please help me.
You have to clarify this with the Indian authorities, not the German ones. Maybe you can post this question on the Indian forum.? Read More
Considering moving to Berlin or Hamburg. Pros and cons approved. by concarne
I am a freshman here so here I say my hello. I live in Poland and being close to my mid-twenties (which means cutting many ties, as you could guess) I started to seriously consider working abroad. Recently I came across a few job openings in ...
Hi concarne, As beppi already said, without German language skills your social life will be very restricted. That will be an issue. I like both cities, but find Berlin more open and cosmopolitan than Hamburg. You hear more English (and other ... Read More
life in Germany
Hi fabiola ugams, There is a thread about the cost of living: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=438966. You also might find the 'new german online guide' on top of the German forum informative. In regards to bookshops: They are ... Read More
Let's communicate! by M.Albunni
Hello great people! I already started my A 1.1 German class and I would love to talk to someone that speaks German for at least one hour per day or whenever this person can. I'll reward you then with a drink or chocolate bar or a Syrian ...
Sure, I will send you a message, when I'm settled in. Take care! Read More
graduate work
Hi vargtimmen, There are quite a few search engines where you can check out the job situation, e.g . Stepstone.de or simplyhired.de, monster.de... Limited German language skills are a big issue and I definitely would start working on those. The ... Read More
Let's communicate! by M.Albunni
Hello great people! I already started my A 1.1 German class and I would love to talk to someone that speaks German for at least one hour per day or whenever this person can. I'll reward you then with a drink or chocolate bar or a Syrian ...
sounds very tasty to me! Unfortunately, I don't live in Berlin yet. Will be there in the summer, so if you are still looking for someone, send me a message ! Have you tried the apps duolingo or memrise? .Of course, an app can't replace a ... Read More
how long time will take to get a working visa by Nagaraaj T
i am Nagraaj From india i just want to know how long time will take to get a working visa from malta.and presently they r allowing us to work in malta r not
Just a general comment of advice: It struck me, that many posters use 'sir' as a general address or when a gender is not given. You should use (at least in Europe) Dear Sir or Madam or, if you like it less formal just 'hi....' ... Read More
i want to find a job by peter makanga victor
Iam a chef i want to find a job in german to help growup my carer some one help me please .ich mochte eine job im deutch land finden.bitte sie mir helfen
Just a general comment of advice: It struck me, that many posters use 'sir' as a general address or when a gender is not given. You should use (at least in Europe) Dear Sir or Madam or, if you like it less formal just 'hi....' ... Read More
How many Indians in Norway?? by SwatiJ
Hi All, I'm new in this forum. I've got an offer from my Company, the Software company to work in their Norway centre. I'm currently working from India. Since I've never been to Oslo and so not able to make my mind whether to try and take risk of ...
Online I found currently 49 jobs advertised in Narvik: at finn.no: - finn.no/finn/job/fulltime/result?sort=0&keyword=narvik at nav.no - tjenester.nav.no/stillinger/stillinger?rpp&rv&l2=62908 Reading through the ads should give you an ... Read More
i want to find a job by peter makanga victor
Iam a chef i want to find a job in german to help growup my carer some one help me please .ich mochte eine job im deutch land finden.bitte sie mir helfen
It's hard work to get a job in Germany and it's even harder if you come from outside the EU. The employer has to give preference to European applicants, so your only chance are special skills that European applicants don't have (hence my ... Read More
REG: Denmark green card scheme and rules regulated from 1 Jan 2015 by ssp9999
Hello All, I am new to this Expat.com. I got approval of Denmark green card visa on 17 Dec 2014 and the new rules are regulated from 1 Jan 2015. My doubt is whether the old rules are applicable for me or the new rules of Jan 2015. please can ...
I'm sorry to hear that you struggle in finding an adequate job in Denmark. I also think it's very brave and honest that you post your negative experience. It can help future applicants to prepare better for their transition. It ... Read More
i want to find a job by peter makanga victor
Iam a chef i want to find a job in german to help growup my carer some one help me please .ich mochte eine job im deutch land finden.bitte sie mir helfen
Hi omer faruq khan, welcome! Language is the key to finding a good job in Germany. So I recommend to learn it as soon as possible. In terms of restaurant jobs, your chances are best in places where you can communicate with the staff. So ... Read More
i want to find a job by peter makanga victor
Iam a chef i want to find a job in german to help growup my carer some one help me please .ich mochte eine job im deutch land finden.bitte sie mir helfen
Hi peter makanga victor, Welcome to the forum! You need to find an employer in Germany who is willing to sponsor you. Your special skill is African cuisine (I assume), so contacting African restaurants in Germany would be your best bet (in my ... Read More
Looking for job in Risor
Hi markael, I do not know Risor but the internet tells me, that tourism is the biggest part of their economy. (link: http://www.risor.kommune.no). The summer season would probably be the best time to find a job, maybe as a seasonal worker? Ask your ... Read More
How can I find cheep flat in Oslo.
Hi, www.finn.no is the biggest website I know for apartments, rooms etc. Look under: Eiendom - bolig til leie. Another website is hybel.no Read More
American trying for anything
Hi MKMac, you don't need to be married to apply for a visa. There is the fiancee visa you could try. Just check with udi.no. I also recommend to contact the Norwegian embassy in the States. They should be able to help and answer your ... Read More
Job seeking in Norway
Hi Dharmendra, welcome to the forum. There have been a couple of threads recently about IT jobs , so I invite you to browse a little in the other sections of the forum. You most likely will find useful tips and info there. The main webpages for ... Read More
Cost of living in Norway 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Norway in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Norway you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Norway? > accommodation ...
Hi Miguel, I'm sure the 700 000 NOK is before taxes if you work at the university as professor. You will be able to live VERY comfortably on that salary by yourself. My partner fed a family of three for a while on that (we live close to the ... Read More
Cost of living in Norway 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Norway in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Norway you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Norway? > accommodation ...
Hi Miguel, that salary makes me envious!!!! I assume this is before tax, right? Because of your high salary, your tax deductions will be higher (ca. 47 %), but it will leave you still with ca. 38 000 net income. Please note that these are just my ... Read More
I'm looking to relocate to Germany by jolanda.b
I am really wanting to move to Germany but am having trouble moving over - does anyone now of any agencies who can help with finding me a job where they also help with relocation? I have over 10 years experience working in Customer ...
Hi Jolanda, Job agencies who actively search for you (like in Britain) are pretty much unknown in Germany. There are agencies you can register you CV with, but they are rather passiv (nevertheless, it can't harm to register, you might get ... Read More
Marriage in German
Hi Waseem, your case sounds quite complex so I would recommend to contact an immigration lawyer or an organisation which helps illegal immigrants. If your friend is German this might be a useful contact for ... Read More
transferring to another country
Hi brunomars, you can transfer to your target country directly from the UAE, providing you fulfil the visa requirements. Your have to contact the relevant Embassies in UAE for your application. I can't tell you how hard it is- it depends on ... Read More
Student visa by robinthomas
hi my name is robin Thomas From India I like study MSC computer science in London,after my education in London can I apply for Post Study Work and how many years can I get the visa for PSW & dependent can work full time?thank you
We are not talking travel visa here, but different types of residence / study visa. Read More
Student Visa/Resident Permit for Germany
Hi tanuj, welcome to the forum! You can extend your initial 'Visum zur Studienbewerbung' (student applicant visa) for another 3 month. During this period you should apply for the regular 'Visum zu Studienzwecken' (student visa). ... Read More
JOb opportunities
Hi Pardeep, your job opportunities depend on many factors such as: general and local job market situation, field of work, references, grades, visa status, etc. So it is not possible to give a prediction on general opportunities and if a masters ... Read More
Hi all
Hi satc, welcome to the forum. You can find all the information about procedures, documents and fees on the official government webpage www.udi.no. Read More
Need information about the International School in Monheim am Rhine by a123
Hi, I want to know :- 1) Is there any International School (english) for kids in Monheim ? 2) If not which is the best school nearby Monheim? Regards, Anil
Hi Anil, As far as I know, the closest International schools would be in Bonn or Düsseldorf. Maybe you should contact the association for International Schools in Germany to confirm. Link: http://www.agis-schools.org/ International schools in ... Read More
Please Guide me to find a job abroad
Hi habib236, is there a reason why you specifically address your post to shazia? You might get more responses if you address it to the general forum crowd or just keep it open. Read More
my job prospects by Newstart30
Hello there, I have recently decided to have a new start abroad and though my research on the Scandanavian countries are premature, an eagerness in me prompt this registration and further questions to follow. I only speak English and is ...
Hi newstart30, I just realised, that you might have a UK passport and therefor easier access to the Scandinavian job market. I apologise for my wrong assumptions! One other link is here: ... Read More
Working at Bochum !!!
Hi Ahmed.Ashaf, welcome to the forum! My honest advice would be to learn German asap. That is you best option, if you want to find a part-time job. Networking is also a big plus, so I would contact groups you can connect with or have some kind of ... Read More
my job prospects by Newstart30
Hello there, I have recently decided to have a new start abroad and though my research on the Scandanavian countries are premature, an eagerness in me prompt this registration and further questions to follow. I only speak English and is ...
Hi newstart30, first of all: welcome to the forum! Your question has been asked (and answered) many times before an I recommend to browse a little in the "work" section of the forum. ... Read More
Student visa by robinthomas
hi my name is robin Thomas From India I like study MSC computer science in London,after my education in London can I apply for Post Study Work and how many years can I get the visa for PSW & dependent can work full time?thank you
robinthomas, since you are now residing in Denmark, my first suggestion would be to contact the British Embassy in Copenhagen. From what I understand, your visa will be issued for four month longer than your study course. During these four month ... Read More
inquiry for visa fee and processing by jeff1111098
Good day. Anybody here can help me to know how much the visa processing and how long it will process? I was hired by Oil company and they want me to go there on March 2, 2015. they gave me Kero Travel and Tour to process my visa. Is it normal way ...
...that still leaves the question how the scammers got hold of the applicants contact details. Did they hack into a database somewhere or used linkedin? I wonder if there is a institution this should or could be reported to. Such scams are just ... Read More
Winter Vacation Nextweek
Hi Lenzelle, The "winterferie" applies generally only to students and an au pair is not a student. Having said that, you should double-check your contract or ask your au pair agency. Read More
Student visa by robinthomas
hi my name is robin Thomas From India I like study MSC computer science in London,after my education in London can I apply for Post Study Work and how many years can I get the visa for PSW & dependent can work full time?thank you
We do understand what you are saying and no one claims to know it all (as it was mentioned in previous posts). A forum is for discussing issues and not meant to provide legally binding advice. In most cases, members refer anyway to the relevant ... Read More
Student visa by robinthomas
hi my name is robin Thomas From India I like study MSC computer science in London,after my education in London can I apply for Post Study Work and how many years can I get the visa for PSW & dependent can work full time?thank you
If you don't feel comfortable giving visa advice I suggest you just don't do it. Some forum members have a lot of immigration experience and are happy to share it for free. It might help some users to get onto the right track and can save ... Read More
Student visa by robinthomas
hi my name is robin Thomas From India I like study MSC computer science in London,after my education in London can I apply for Post Study Work and how many years can I get the visa for PSW & dependent can work full time?thank you
.. and sadly enough even the information from government officials is not always accurate. Happened to me a couple of times: different officer- different answer. (This is not specific to the UK but rather a bureaucratic phenomenon in many countries) Read More
sponsored job by Skidu boy
Hi, just moved to England. Am in urgent need of a sponsored job.. need help
Hi, why do you need a sponsored job? If you are from Croatia, you are an EU -citizen and should be allowed to work without restrictions in the UK. Edit: Sorry, I have to correct my post . There are indeed special rules for Croatians, since it ... Read More
inquiry for visa fee and processing by jeff1111098
Good day. Anybody here can help me to know how much the visa processing and how long it will process? I was hired by Oil company and they want me to go there on March 2, 2015. they gave me Kero Travel and Tour to process my visa. Is it normal way ...
Sorry, but this smells very fishy..... I think it is a scam and would proceed with caution. I could not find any company listed under that name in the brønnøysundregistrene (all companies in Norway are registered there.) If visas are ... Read More
Cost of studying engineering in Germany??? by souvikroy1111
what will be the cost of studying engineering in Berlin...what will the estimate amount which includes everything like tuition fees, entertainment and everything else...and how many years does the course have...thanks...hoping for some nice replies
I'm not sure . TU Berlin does not come up when you search for for Mechanical engineering here: http://www.studying-in-germany.org/international-programmes-germany/ But they do offer an English Master ... Read More