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American and Norwegian and Icelander expat in Norway
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American and Norwegian and Icelander
Lives in Holmestrand, Vestfold
Speaks English, German, Icelandic, French, Norwegian
Registration: 21 July 2006
Skilled worker visa by sujithfromhpd
"Hi, everyone Wishing you a very good day" 🇳🇴 I am an Indian national currently working in Saudi Arabia. I applied for a Skilled Worker permit on 2025 October 13 from the VFS center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Abu Dhabi VFS ...
have you checked what the UDI website says?https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/guide-to-case-processing-times-for-application-for-work-immigration/ Read More
Visit Norway while family residency application is pending? by NorwayMom
Hello! UDI.no cannot seem to answer my question… I will qualify and soon apply for Norwegian residency through Family Immigration. Is it permitted for me to travel to Norway and visit (presumably on a 90-day tourist visa) before the ...
this seems to be answered on their "have applied" page as far as your description indicates:If you don’t need a visa to visit Norway, you may travel to and from Norway while your application is being processed if you belong to one of the ... Read More
My norway family immigration visa by Okekeprecious656
I have not been receiving my monthly email ever since l submitted my application and got my DUF since then l have never received monthly email.And not happy with that please help a sister l need help
have you tried the UDI contact form? https://www.udi.no/en/contact-us/case-or-regulations/ Read More
Old blue Book of Life by clr4567
Does anyone know:a) are they still validb) can they b updated to new ID smartcardsthanks if anyone can help
this is posted in a general expatriate forum but sounds like a country specific question. Posting in a country-specific forum will likely get you more accurate responses. Read More
I need Norway citizenship by gsgshshgs621
My name is Khurram shehzad I am Pakistani I live in Kuwait I try to Norway citizenship many time but not right way I have no response but my father family s live in Norway 40year ago but his not supporting me my parents was lost pls help me thanks ...
based on what you say in your post, I filled out this citizenship wizard. Was your parent who lived in Norway a citizen or just a resident at the time? https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/citizenship/?g=7&stb-for=n&c=pak Read More
How to use DUF number for tracking my visa status on my own? by imaspr
I've got my Duf number.but i dont know where can I enter my duf number in udi to check my visa process .
Anybody have idea. what is waiting time for work visa processing? - @Hazrat Usman wait times depend on what kind of application you submitted. UDI has a wizard to help you find more information: ... Read More
Norway issues by pcc203547
Hello everyone, I am a dual u.s citizen and a Portuguese citizen. I lately been thinking of moving to either Norway or Iceland. Haven't made up my mind yet!But the thing that is really putting me off is the lack of privacy as I call it( at ...
where have you heard that anyone can look you up and find that level of detail? At least my experience is that in Iceland you can find someone's ID and registered address (if you have a bank account), and if you are in Norway you can read the tax ... Read More
Norway issues by pcc203547
Hello everyone, I am a dual u.s citizen and a Portuguese citizen. I lately been thinking of moving to either Norway or Iceland. Haven't made up my mind yet!But the thing that is really putting me off is the lack of privacy as I call it( at ...
the prepaid numbers I've bought are still linked to some of your personal data- it seems you can buy the card but not register it for use without personal information. You can then also have your number unlisted so people cannot find you with the ... Read More
Looking for book "Her på berget" by Grandyham
Hi all together! ;-)Maybe here is anybody who can help me finding the book for level B2, so I can improve my norvegian ;-)Have a good day - Hilsen Andreas
where are you located? Most libraries in Norway either have a copy available or can order it. Read More
Occupational immigration to Norway by Hosseinmohamadi2050
If you know a webpage, please recomend it to me. Although I know finn.no, I cannot use it at all. Becaue its content in Norwegian, and I do not know any Norwegian at all. Please suggest me webpages which I will be able to search jobs in ...
there are a lot of jobs available on LinkedIn, but if you want to move to Norway it may also be beneficial if you start trying to learn Norwegian now. Many browsers already contain translation extensions that could aid you in job searching while ... Read More
Family Reunification Visa
the UDI website has lots of useful information, including the answer to this question: https://www.udi.no/en/answer-pages/answers-family-immigration/#link-1234 Read More
Inquiry Regarding D Category Visa Application Delay
this is a general expat forum that covers people all over the world. As the process for visas varies widely, you're going to get a better answer if you post on a country-specific forum. Read More
Opplæring for apoteket by Grandyham
Hi all together! I am a German pharmacist moving to Norway next month. I am looking for a job in a pharmacy from 2025 on, my approbation is already acknowledged. The boss of a pharmacy told me I need an introduction class from NAV before he can ...
This is the health authority responsible for licensing healthcare personnel. If they don't say you need this extra class, you don't. I tried to fill out the wizard for you but I wasn't sure what type of pharmacist you were: ... Read More
Fiancé Visa- Once approved, how long do I have to enter Norway? by Frosk
Hi! I applied for a Fiancé Visa last year (UK to Norway) and it's getting close to it finally being processed. However, I've tried searching for some information online and can't find it anywhere, so was hoping someone might be able to answer ...
yeah, there doesn't seem to be any requirement, so as long as you move in enough time to get everything else done in time to apply for the next visa, it seems like you're going to be ok. Note that I have never been on a visa type and don't work for ... Read More
Fiancé Visa- Once approved, how long do I have to enter Norway? by Frosk
Hi! I applied for a Fiancé Visa last year (UK to Norway) and it's getting close to it finally being processed. However, I've tried searching for some information online and can't find it anywhere, so was hoping someone might be able to answer ...
I also don't find any specific information which leads me to conclude that you can move any time within that period. However, if you also do plan to marry in that time, be aware that there is a bunch of paperwork that has to be completed before you ... Read More
Icelandic Prices (Homes and Cars) by KlebtheSpaceman
Hallo everyone! My name is Caleb, me and my wife are very interested in moving to Iceland (we're from Puerto Rico, US) we're already gathering the requirements for the application for permanent residence permits. Thing is that I've been inquiring ...
@PinkSquirrel If you have legal residency, you can buy property. There doesn't seem to be a requirement that the residency be permanent. See here for the government ... Read More
Family immigration waiting time by Keyla0000
Hello everyone. i have applied for family immigration in june 2024.i live in Uganda, my husband is a norwegian and we have a 1 year old child who already has the citizenship, she got her passeport in june. i would like to know for how long i will ...
the waiting time guide states they're processing family immigration cases for people who applied in April this year, so you're likely in that queue. Based on this it's a guess when you'll be processed but it is unlikely to be September at this ... Read More
Family immigration waiting time by Keyla0000
Hello everyone. i have applied for family immigration in june 2024.i live in Uganda, my husband is a norwegian and we have a 1 year old child who already has the citizenship, she got her passeport in june. i would like to know for how long i will ...
they don't seem to know themselves how long the wait time is, based on this: https://udi.no/en/word-definitions/waitingtime/However, if you tried to contact them in July and didn't get through, you may have a better chance now, as many Norwegian ... Read More
Emigrating to Norway with Norwegain Personal Number by Caledonian-Chris
Hi, I lived and worked in Norway for 2 years. I have a personal number and bank account over there but moved back to the UK the end of 2015. My wife is norwegain and we have been married for 11 years and have two children, both children are ...
I don't think UDI really will care about having a personnummer already but I think you're back in the "everybody else" category since you moved out of Norway again. At least the selecta-page doesn't show that you get any perks in the post-Brexit ... Read More
How much is it to buy a cabin in savages area
20000 gbp is about 270000 norwegian kr today. according to the biggest real estate site here, that is not enough for anything within 100km of stavanger. you will either have to go for unbuilt land or go further out.these are what is available under ... Read More
Skilled Worker Visa by ramikassab2
Hello everyone,could you please share your experience with skilled worker visa.I applied for the visa in the mid of January, and i am receiving an email every 2 weeks " Your application is waiting to be processed"any news about the waiting time ?
@Khizarfarooq83 the visa is not providing any salary or benefit package, your employer does, and as such, it depends hugely on who your sponsor is. Agricultural workers are often on seasonal visas unless you have some expertise that will qualify you ... Read More
Connections, connections by mhiranojoy
Hello everyone. Would you be willing to help me find relevant connections and resources in finding hospitality jobs in Norway? We are a family of three (mum, dad, and 2 year old son) who live in the UK and we wish to leave the country and move ...
Finn is also a popular place to search for jobs. You can check here for hotel jobs and change the filter for chef jobs to see what's on offer there too https://www.finn.no/job/fulltime/search.html?occupation=0.76 Read More
Physician Assistant by tbraud
Are there Physician Assistant jobs in Iceland. i have 23 years experience in Pain Management, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, and now General Orthopedics!
here is a site with healthcare jobs in Iceland. You'll need to be competent in Icelandic to work in healthcare, so here's a good way to get started with that: https://alfred.is/jobs?cat=heilbrigdisthjonusta Read More
Pressure cooker in oslo by Routima
Hello, I am an Indian, living in Oslo. I really want to buy a pressure cooker. Experts, please help, how can I find it ? Thanks a lot, Routima
@Sangeeta Bishnoi note that this thread is six years old! It is likely they have either moved on or found a pressure cooker already Read More
Retirement : Iceland
bringing dogs into Iceland will require a quarantine before they can be released. Info here:https://www.mast.is/en/import-export/import-of-live-animalsas for housing, I haven't a clue what housing costs are in South Africa, but renting in Iceland is ... Read More
Birth certificate in Norway
did you give the child a name already? My kids are half Norwegian so the process might be different, but we had to log into Altinn to register the name, and after we did that, we got the birth certificate. Read More
Holiday in Norway by Nicolai Kjær Nielsen
I am considering moving to Norway and starting my own business. I want to go on holiday for a week in Norway. Can you recommend some places where I can see art
the national museum at Aker Brygge is an obvious start, with a large collection of paintings on the second floor. There's also a sculpture park at Ekeberg, and of course Vigelandsparken (and Vigeland's atelier) if you like outdoor art experiences. ... Read More
Applying work permit through an agency by Mohammed shameem
Hi,Would like to know I'm trying apply through The cross country immigration (TCCI, Dubai)Their work permit processing time 4 to 8 months,Is it true and I shall apply through them their service charges 7500 dhms
It's also worth remembering that Norway is not a member of the EU, although it has adopted many of the policies.as for the agency, I never said they were liars, as Bhavna points out. I think these are just important questions to ask/consider before ... Read More
Applying work permit through an agency by Mohammed shameem
Hi,Would like to know I'm trying apply through The cross country immigration (TCCI, Dubai)Their work permit processing time 4 to 8 months,Is it true and I shall apply through them their service charges 7500 dhms
@Mohammed shameem do they claim to provide a job? That seems like a steep price just for some advice, and they even have a disclaimer that they cannot guarantee a visa as it is ultimately the decision of the immigrating authority of the destination ... Read More
Family Immigration Application Questionnaire by Reyna208
I just get confused in the question #14 on the application .”Could you have refused to marry your spouse?”Yes or No
this is probably a question to give people who were forced to marry a way to say it. So if it was a consensual marriage that you agreed to, the answer is yes. Read More
Expat insurance
It was aaaaaaaages ago but I’m pretty sure my employer had it through this company:https://www.tm.is/fjolskyldan/sjukrakostnadartrygging(this was almost 20 years ago though) Read More
Prospects for unskilled labor jobs by abdul_rda
Hi Everyone, I am a Nigerian currently in Nigeria and I'm looking for an unskilled labor job in Norway. It could be in the manufacturing, food, hospitality, agriculture etc sectors. Do Norwegian employers give job offers for these kind of jobs? ...
typically long term unskilled labor does not qualify for a work visa, but maybe a seasonal visa? https://udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/seasonal-workers/?c=nga Read More
Want to know about study in Norway by deepshikhaneupane221
I have a residence card of Portugal..and now i want to study in Norway...is this eligible?if eligible then how can i apply for it?
I have a residence card of Portugal..and now i want to study in Norway...is this eligible?if eligible then how can i apply for it? -@deepshikhaneupane221Visas/residence cards from other countries are not valid for work or study in Norway- if you ... Read More
Requirement for admission into Norwegian University by Waturi Karuma
Hello. I'm someone who's been living abroad for most of my life but am a Norwegian Citizen. I was wondering if I could get into University with a GED without needing a student visa? Or would getting an IGCSE certificate be better?
Here is information on general requirements to study in Norway. It seems like for many countries that are not EEA, the requirement is a high school diploma plus a year of university. https://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/general-requirements/if ... Read More
Jobs in Iceland for unskilled workers? by FoxAcid
Hello, I concluded that Iceland is the number 1. country for me to move and I'd like to know how is the economy situation there at the moment more specifically in labour jobs I am 21 without any working experience and I'm from Portugal (EU ...
Very odd as I have a notification about that post before me as new activity on the thread yesterday evening! some notification settings must be off in the site somewhere Read More
Jobs in Iceland for unskilled workers? by FoxAcid
Hello, I concluded that Iceland is the number 1. country for me to move and I'd like to know how is the economy situation there at the moment more specifically in labour jobs I am 21 without any working experience and I'm from Portugal (EU ...
@anup poudyal this is the Iceland forum and a thread that is almost ten years old. I recommend you try posting in the Portugal forum Read More
Dental exercise
Here is information on the requirements for certification if you want to work as an authorised dentist in Norway. I assumed your education was outside the EEA based on your ... Read More
Support lawyer for family immigration by Cansu Sømhovd
Hi Everyone, I am looking for immigration lawyer. Is there any support law fee or no fee advocates that i can take help ? Or only ask question and for taking advise? Or anyone you know with reasonable price? Thanks for your kind answers in advance.
the UIO law students have a service called Jussbuss. Here's their English website where you can contact them:https://foreninger.uio.no/jussbuss/english/ Read More
ENT doctor by mehdikhan8
I'm British citizen medical doctor ,want to work in Iceland Please guide me to get there
you'll need to be licensed in Iceland to do so. Information available here:https://island.is/en/starfsleyfi-heilbrigdisstarfsmannaafter that, here's a list of open healthcare positions in the country (select "Heilbrigðisþjónusta" ... Read More
buying a car from a private party in Norway and driving it to Greece by Ari Saaed
Hello everyone! I'm interested in purchasing a car from a private party in Norway and driving it to Greece. Considering that I've read somewhere that you need a national ID to buy cars, could someone kindly let me know if this is even remotely ...
Vegvesen has information on purchase and sale and it does say you need an ID number, but it may be possible to get a temporary ID (i.e. a D-number rather than an FNR) to complete this. You can contact them through the website to get more information ... Read More
UDI Skilled Worker Permit by Ola_verdo
Hello,What's the current waiting time for skilled worker (Norway) being processed if the applicant is outside EU? I understand it's 16 weeks but that seems unreal. The application is straightforward with job offer and all the required documents. Did ...
the UDI wait time page does say that there are cases where the information is processed faster, such as if the employer has applied for multiple visas and they can batch process. But it does say that as of 2 days ago they were processing the October ... Read More
Newbie for Norway by marlenea2003
I everyone. I am new here. I currently live in Seattle but lived in Chicago for a long time. i am planning to apply for a temporary resident permit in Norway. I am retired and there is so much I want to see in Norway. So I plan to go live there for ...
Hi and welcome!there isn’t really a retiree/extended stay visa that would fit the criteria you describe as the Norwegian visas are broken down into three categories: joining a family member such as a spouse who already has residencysponsored ... Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@akintoye elizabeth what do you mean when you say he is "overdue" for his citizenship? Has he filed the paperwork yet? I know that in the peak of covid lockdowns there was a big delay between filing the application online and then being able to get ... Read More
Skilled worker visa by Ayobami F. Adelakun
Please share your experience with skilled worker visa applications in Norway. Did you get it? Did you apply from abroad? How long did it take? Are you an EU or Non-EU citizen?This will help others like myself who applied to have an idea of what to ...
there is no skilled worker visa for EU/EEA citizens- they can just register if they get a job with a Norwegian employer. Read More
Would being an autistic woman prevent me from moving to Norway? by porcelainqueen
Per the post tile, it can be assumed that I'm a mildly autistic woman and I'm high functioning. Is it possible that my condition may prevent me from moving to Norway in the future? I know it may prevent me from moving to NZ and the like.
why does it prevent you from moving to NZ? If you're moving with the intention to exclusively take advantage of social support, it may be problematic (there have been news articles about immigrants having trouble getting support lately)but also, if ... Read More
Are waiters considered skilled workers in Norway? by Nanana123
Hi all! Are waiters considered skilled workers in Norway? I just dont understand UDI’s definitions, so can anyone please tell me can a non EU citizen come to work in Norway as a waiter ? 🙈
@Nanana123 I'm pretty sure it's not the job of the police to make judgements on individual cases- they check that the paperwork is complete and then forward it on for processing IME Read More
renting a cabin by dahlia16
Hello, do you have an idea where it is possible to rent a cabin year-round in Norway? Thanks Regards
you can rent cabins by the year by filtering the "hytte" category on finn.nonote that if you plan to be a registered resident of Norway for that year, you may not be able to do it in this type of property- there are different categories of real ... Read More
Opportunity for Physiotherapist in Norway by kamini
Hello I am professional Physiotherapist with B.Sc, degree, 5 years of experience as full time physiotherapist in Ahmedabad, Gujarat India. I am single, Hindu, 26 years old Female. I have applied last year at Canada under skilled worker ...
Dear everyone I am a Egyptian physiotherapist and I want to ask about the license process in norway , are need any Norwegian language, and the availability of the jobs in norway, easy to find or what ? -@Nader Noamanyou can read about the ... Read More
Life as a digital nomad in Norway by Diksha
Hi everyone, Digital nomadism has become more and more popular in the past few months and Norway seems to be the perfect spot for it. If you are a digital nomad yourself, please share with us your experience of this new way of working in ...
Norway does not offer a digital nomad type visa, so it's definitely not the friendliest place to do this kind of workhttps://udi.no/en/important-messages/remote-work-in-norway/that said, IT jobs are much more work-from-home friendly which does allow ... Read More
Room for rent in OSLO by keshto
Room is available for rent from next month in Oslo
@travell100 note that this original post is more than ten years old! I'd be very surprised if it's still unrented Read More
Family Immigration - Need Advice Please :) by Lille Bamsemums
Hi all!I am an American who is married to a Norwegian citizen. My husband and I submitted my family reunification paperwork to the local police station in September and were emailed by UDI two days later saying that our application had been ...
Are you talking about the strømstotte? Every private household is getting the electricity subsidy so I can't imagine that would be a reason to deny you Read More
Ebay-like-site in Icleand by bossybadger
Hi, I want to know whether there is an ebay-like-site in iceland for games, books etc. Auction website preferably. But I want it to be Icelandic - so that I don't have to order it from US etc. Thanks in advance
@jhon macros note that this thread is a decade old! Read More
The Volcano
@jminfrance2 This is starting to feel like a personal attack, rather than an interest in information about Iceland. If you want to talk about logistics related to living and working in Iceland, I'm happy to discuss that. Other topics related to me ... Read More
The Volcano
@jminfrance2 my friend of course flew. I have mentioned multiple times that the volcano has not been disrupting air travel.and if you go back to the Belgian card reader thread, you will see I was not the one who started it. I merely replied ... Read More
New members of the Iceland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Iceland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@jminfrance2 when i look at your profile it says you are currently living in America but would like to live in Iceland. So it looks correct to me! Read More
The Volcano
Eruptions aren’t exactly a rare situation in Iceland, and this didn’t cause evacuations last time the same site erupted, nor did it disrupt air travel. This type of eruption isn’t like eyafjallajökull that had all the ash, so ... Read More
Moving to Norway from the USA by tristanbradbury01
Help moving from the USA please? Its incredibly difficult. I cant find an employeer willing to help me get a work permit
one thing to be aware of is that as we approach July, many places are very busy and then closed, unless they're directly related to serving tourists. July is "fellesferie", which is when many people take vacations.but Finn and Linkedin are the best ... Read More
Moving to Norway from the USA by tristanbradbury01
Help moving from the USA please? Its incredibly difficult. I cant find an employeer willing to help me get a work permit
where are you looking for jobs? What steps have you taken so far? Read More
Moving to Norway from the USA by tristanbradbury01
Help moving from the USA please? Its incredibly difficult. I cant find an employeer willing to help me get a work permit
what work experience do you have to offer? It is difficult to move here if you require a visa, unless you've got in-demand skills. Read More
Driving license in Norway by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Norway? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Norway? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
@purplerootoo I just found a thread in a private group I'm in where the specifics of the switchover is discussed in greater detail, and people there said that the temporary permit is only valid for 3 months, after which you need to drive with a ... Read More
Looking for cheap room in Bergen by hafida zaidi ben Aissa
hello how are you. can you help me pless.for chipe rooms in bergen thnaks
Hi man I m looking for room on rent ..do u help me pls for it my mobile nomber is ***this thread is many years old! I recommend you have a look at the finn.no listings for available rooms for rent in ... Read More
Learn Norwegian language by jrutherfordltd
Hello, Good Morning I am in Scotland at moment but i wish to travel to Norway' by next year, please any Norwegian living in Scotland, norway to help me learn the basics or to point me in the right direction. Thank you in advance Julie
here's a recent thread on the same topic: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=967529 Read More
Any American Nurses out there? by Guest6892
I am an American educated Registered Nurse now living in Norway. I am trying to get my 4 year bachelor's in nursing and American nursing license recognized by SAFH, and am encountering difficulties. Has anyone been through this process? American ...
How bad is the RN pay? can a single person still survive off of it? Also appreciate all the info!there is a ton of salary information on the Norwegian nurse association website, but you'll have to know a bit of Norwegian (or translate) to read ... Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi I am Cali - from UK; moved to Sandefjord, Norway after 20 years living in Asia . Looking for like minded expats who want to meet up socially . Thx CaliHey Cali, i live just up the coast from you in Holmestrand! Read More
Norway family reunion by Sholanke Johnson Rotimi
how long does Norway family unification take and what are the requirement and procedures
udi has the answers for you. It depends on a few different factors. here's a guide to the requirements: https://udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/ and a guide to waiting ... Read More
Timber truck driving in Norway by jrutherfordltd
I'm from Scotland. I work in the forestry haulage industry driving a timber truck with a crane I would like to try and get a job in Norway driving a timber truck. I would like to know if there would be any work available on a truck hauling ...
here's a possible list to check for jobs on company specific websites. It's a list of members in a Norwegian timber industry association, including all the stages of wood products (tree to finished furniture & building ... Read More
Timber truck driving in Norway by jrutherfordltd
I'm from Scotland. I work in the forestry haulage industry driving a timber truck with a crane I would like to try and get a job in Norway driving a timber truck. I would like to know if there would be any work available on a truck hauling ...
I would assume you have the correct category of license coming from Scotland but just in case, that's a good ... Read More
Moving to Norway by gplaytime
Hei Hei Is there any one has info on how to apply family immigration with the Norwegian child? I have a Norwegian child with Norwegian passport and current live in Africa but I would like to move to Norway with her cos the father is not willing ...
If you have questions, i recommend you contact UDI directly. I am not an authority on these matters and have no personal experience with it, so i don't want to steer you wrong Read More
Moving to Norway by gplaytime
Hei Hei Is there any one has info on how to apply family immigration with the Norwegian child? I have a Norwegian child with Norwegian passport and current live in Africa but I would like to move to Norway with her cos the father is not willing ...
Thank so much, but I currently live the the child in Africa and it does not state the requirements.you fulfill the requirement "You have parental responsibility for a Norwegian child, and the child is living with you on a permanent basis. ... Read More
Moving to Norway by gplaytime
Hei Hei Is there any one has info on how to apply family immigration with the Norwegian child? I have a Norwegian child with Norwegian passport and current live in Africa but I would like to move to Norway with her cos the father is not willing ...
I took the nationality you display on your profile, and it seems this is the path available to you: https://udi.no/en/want-to-apply/family-immigration/family-immigration-with-norwegian-or-nordic-citizen/?f=nor&c=tza#link-1185 Read More
UDI work permit by Vincentrics
How long is the waiting time for a seasonal worker visa? I applied under exception "Exceptions: foreigners working in critical societal functions" — I was able to provide such document that UDI is requiring on their website prior to ...
Who is in this group that marry with Indonesian women?? Why?? And for how long you married with Indonesian woman? Thanks...how is this relevant to a thread about seasonal work permits? Read More
job and scholarship by emmygithinji53
hi! Emmah here from Kenya . I am a freelancer have a degree in statistics but its my wish to get a job in Norway since I have also have a course in homecare management. I would like to get a job as a caregiver in Norway and I wish someone would ...
many of the private home caregiver jobs are found through the BPA (brukerstyrt personlig assistanse, or user directed personal assistance) program administration companies. It's a national system for disabled people who need help at home to ... Read More
UDI work permit by Vincentrics
How long is the waiting time for a seasonal worker visa? I applied under exception "Exceptions: foreigners working in critical societal functions" — I was able to provide such document that UDI is requiring on their website prior to ...
if that's the case, I would have your employer contact UDI as they probably have more leverage to convince immigration that they really need your skills asap. Read More
UDI work permit by Vincentrics
How long is the waiting time for a seasonal worker visa? I applied under exception "Exceptions: foreigners working in critical societal functions" — I was able to provide such document that UDI is requiring on their website prior to ...
there is an information page for visa processing that provides more information. It says that unless you're an agricultural worker, seasonal workers that aren't already in Norway are not going to be processed unless the entry rules change to ... Read More
Do i need a personal number to work in norway? by jdee4808
hi everyone i have recently moved to oslo and my wife is norwegian citizen do i need to apply for resident permit in order to get a personal number for work ? i am non european from pakistan but i have a visa from eu country and want to apply for ...
so you had a job contract first then you got a personal number right?tI'm a nordic citizen so I didn't need to have a visa to live in Norway, and that also meant I didn't have any of the temporary ID numbers. The D-number is a temporary ... Read More
Do i need a personal number to work in norway? by jdee4808
hi everyone i have recently moved to oslo and my wife is norwegian citizen do i need to apply for resident permit in order to get a personal number for work ? i am non european from pakistan but i have a visa from eu country and want to apply for ...
if you want to work legally, you do need a person number. It's how you're identified for tax and salary and bank purposes. However, I don't know how this works if you're already here on a family reunion. In my case I had the job ... Read More
Good morning by akyee27
I Joseph Ainoo from Ghana and I would love to migrate to Iceland, may I know more details of the country and it living standards. Thank you.
the first step is to figure out how you can move legally. Here is the visa information: https://utl.is/index.php/en/residence-permits standards of living are high, the air & water are pretty clean, and workers are for the most part treated ... Read More
Can i retire in Norway by diane best
I'm on social security in the states. I would like to know if there is a visa type for someone like myself who is older and doesn't work but would like to retire in Norway? Thx
there is no retiree visa for Norway. These are the options available for a US citizen: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/?c=usa Read More
Residency permit by rangeshjio
Hi I am living in Portugal. I have Portugal temporary residency permit. Now I am planning to convert my Portugal residency permit into Norway residence permit. Is it possible or not?
there is no conversion process- you will have to apply for a new Norwegian permit. Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I don't see anything saying they're not processing visas at all, and based on what I can find, you would be able to travel to Norway if your visa is approved now. This based on a quote from this ... Read More
am from India and plan to migrate to Norway by anuragdhungel
Hi I come from India and plan to migrate to Norway. Expect you can guide me with all the processes involved.
the best place to start is the Norwegian immigration authority's website. They've got all the basics explained for the different types of visa available to you, and have tailored it to your country of ... Read More
Job seekers in Iceland by madlikson
Hello everyone, We are two University students from the Czech Republic and looking for a part - time job, with the possibility of full-time during summer months of 2021. Both of us have previous experiences with hotel work, specifically in ...
the icelandic directorate of labor has a page that may be useful for you, and includes job listings in hotels around the country. You will need to learn some Icelandic words (or use google translate, which does an okay job) to translate some of ... Read More
Protection (Asylum) in Norway by Engwalikhan13
My name is walikhan, I am civil engineer, I have worked on NCA projects ( Norad & Telethon compiagn program) for six years in Urozgan province of Afghanistan. Now i am face with a serious problem. So, how i protect my self in Norwey. Or is ...
yes, whatsapp works in Norway Read More
Protection (Asylum) in Norway by Engwalikhan13
My name is walikhan, I am civil engineer, I have worked on NCA projects ( Norad & Telethon compiagn program) for six years in Urozgan province of Afghanistan. Now i am face with a serious problem. So, how i protect my self in Norwey. Or is ...
I am not quite clear what your situation is (are you in Norway? Do you hope for Norway to protect you in Afghanistan?), but it is at least worth a read to see what the immigration directorate page says about asylum. This page is tailored for ... Read More
How to get registered as veterinary nurse by Rachael1989
Hello,how can one get registrar him/herself with the Norwegian veterinary nursing board if they schooled outside Norway?how can one get a job in the section of animal health and production (veterinary nurse) Regards
the food authority is responsible for certifying veterinary personnel. Here's a link with information about the process: https://www.mattilsynet.no/language/english/animals/animal_health_staff/animal_health_staff_authorization_and_licence.269 Read More
Barista job by jad222
Hi somebody knows where i could apply for barista Jobs. Do you know any link or who should i contact for such jobs in coffee field? and I speak norwegian. thanks
you can search jobs in finn.no that have the keyword "barista" or "kaffe". You don't specify where you're searching for jobs but it seems like Espresso House and Kaffebrenneriet are both hiring all over the country. Read More
Personal study and spouse work enquiry by aribisalabidemi
Please I intend moving to Norway to study by August, please I need to know if it is possible for my wife to practice there once we get there, or at least do a full time job. She has a B. N in nursing.
based on the UDI webpage, it does appear that you can sponsor a visa for your wife (I took the chance and said you were a Nigerian citizen) https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/studies/studietillatelse/?c=nga#link-58 Read More