pepponeskie
Filipino expat in Norway
Forum posts
31
Contacts
3
About me
Filipino
Lives in Bergen, Hordaland
Speaks Filipino, English, Japanese, Norsk
Registration: 17 July 2013
Reunification visa
Technically you are married with Norwegian so you don't need a spouse visa. info about reunification visa can be found ... Read More
Working conditions and labour laws in Norway
Most of the answers to the questions above can be found here: https://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/en/ Read More
family immigration visa
Sometimes it takes longer processing time for the UDI to have a decesion. 3 months is just normal. I understand you anxiety but you have to deal with it. Specially there are some cases under "marriage for convenience" that UDI is really ... Read More
How much tax will i pay
Johnnbee. it depends on which table you will land into. Most will land on table 7100. Try here: https://tabellkort.app.skatteetaten.no/#/?_k=3suh4f and that would be around 31,5% tax. Read More
Shortest Processing Time for Family Visa by Emiville
Hi! Im still waiting for the result of my family reunification visa application. As of now average processing time as stated in the udi website is 6 months for applicants from Philippines. Just out of curiosity, can you please post how long you ...
processing time depends. some of my friends they got it for only 3 days in Manila. some a week, and my wife got it for 1.5 month in Singapore...but that was way back 2013-2014. I guess they are slowly ramping up the "strictness" of these ... Read More
Marriage by paperuser
Hi, im vin and i live in Phils, i work abroad though, i am separated from my wife but not divorced. I have a girlfriend now in norwAy and she is planning to be sepArated also from his current husband. Basically we are both married still. At this ...
Well we thought that you are outside Norway, but it seems not. That's why my reply and the other suggest to have a tourist visa. If you are planning to visit here or live with her, there's nothing wrong with it in Norway, but as said, just ... Read More
Marriage by paperuser
Hi, im vin and i live in Phils, i work abroad though, i am separated from my wife but not divorced. I have a girlfriend now in norwAy and she is planning to be sepArated also from his current husband. Basically we are both married still. At this ...
Vin, it seems your location is in Trondheim. Well anyway, that wouldn't be a problem here in Norway. You can visit him/her as a tourist. But, just be a ware that your wife/husband in the Phils. can file a case against you if he/she knew about ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Norway by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I will shed some light but its limited on Bergen area. How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Norway? - 7000- 9000 it depends on the location (this value is based on a single room outside Bergen). How much does it cost to buy an ... Read More
family reunification visa by jenny168
hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks
Okay.. Now its clear to me. Thank you all for your help. Nyway, i think i got faster result becoz my husband emailed udi that he wants me to be with him when he goes back to norway on sept. I was quite skeptical though if ill get approved because ... Read More
family reunification visa by jenny168
hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks
Its an entry visa for Schengen countries. That means, your point of entry is anywhere in Schengen countires (i.e. France, Denmark, Sweden or Norway). Once you arrive here in Norway, you need to report to the police for your residence card and your ... Read More
Looking for an Apartment in Bergen
Hi, Maybe some of you have an idea of an apartment to rent in Bergen area. My work place is in Straume and I wish to stay near to it, let's say 30-minute bus ride. I will be moving in the late of August or early September. Please PM me if you ... Read More
family reunification visa by jenny168
hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks
not yet, she applied at Singapore and they told her it may take 6-8 weeks...so this week is close to fourth week. Read More
family reunification visa by jenny168
hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks
Just wait for 2 weeks and give us a feedback. Read More
Buying online and Tax
Hi All, I just wanted to ask about buying stuffs online and be delivered here in Norway. Is the item to be charged with taxes before you can claim it? Or is it tax-free with a certain amount? Read More
family reunion visa.. can any filipina here help me? by yhang
halo alle sammen can anyone here give me some info bout family reunion visa? my husband and i first planned to apply for d-visa and family reunion visa but just found out yesterday that theres no d-visa anymore effective july 15,2013 but good ...
* wedding pics are just to be presented just to prove that your marriage with your spouse is not that of convenience. * NSO copy of marriage cert will do, just bring in the receipt of that copy to prove that it is not forged. * as per the ... Read More
family reunification visa by jenny168
hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks
Any updates on your applications? Read More
Employment Contract
I am offered a new job in a MNC Company here. And about to sign an employment contract for 1 year and that will start on the 1st of September. However, if I sign that contract and will not pursue to work at their company on the said date. Do I have ... Read More
family reunion visa.. can any filipina here help me? by yhang
halo alle sammen can anyone here give me some info bout family reunion visa? my husband and i first planned to apply for d-visa and family reunion visa but just found out yesterday that theres no d-visa anymore effective july 15,2013 but good ...
hi, i think it will not matter. My friend got only a year for contract, but it is renewable and he got his family here. As the requirements says that you need a 3 month payslip of your sponsor to show that his salary is enough to support a family. Read More
VISA query by pepponeskie
hi everyone, I have a query about my working visa. I was granted an entry visa for Norway and a temporary resident permit. that VISA was sponsored by my employer, let's say "Employer A". But, I haven't used that visa and I am not yet there in ...
"You can change employers without applying for a new permit. You must perform the same type of work, however. If you are to perform work of a different type, you must submit a new application for a residence permit. You may not start performing ... Read More
Processing time for visa by hamid8611
Hi I have an offer from a Norwegian company. I applied for work permit more than 4 months ago, but I have not received work permit yet. Would you please share your experience for getting work permit and the processing time? Is it normal time? thank ...
anyone who is having trouble with their application may contact the UDI thru email which can be found from there website. Read More
VISA query by pepponeskie
hi everyone, I have a query about my working visa. I was granted an entry visa for Norway and a temporary resident permit. that VISA was sponsored by my employer, let's say "Employer A". But, I haven't used that visa and I am not yet there in ...
Finally got a reply from UDI: Dear XXX, We refer to your e-mail dated 8th January 2014. A working permit can either be connected to an employer or an occupation. Your permit is connected to occupation. In your decision it is stated that you can ... Read More
VISA query by pepponeskie
hi everyone, I have a query about my working visa. I was granted an entry visa for Norway and a temporary resident permit. that VISA was sponsored by my employer, let's say "Employer A". But, I haven't used that visa and I am not yet there in ...
Hi ECS, Thanks for your information. Are you able to share us the link of the said thread from other forums? Read More
VISA query by pepponeskie
hi everyone, I have a query about my working visa. I was granted an entry visa for Norway and a temporary resident permit. that VISA was sponsored by my employer, let's say "Employer A". But, I haven't used that visa and I am not yet there in ...
Thanks David. I already asked them and will wait for their reply. I already asked the Norwegian embassy and they told me the same thing to check thru UDI. Read More
VISA query
hi everyone, I have a query about my working visa. I was granted an entry visa for Norway and a temporary resident permit. that VISA was sponsored by my employer, let's say "Employer A". But, I haven't used that visa and I am not yet there in ... Read More
Statoil will terminate almost 200 apartment's leases for January 2014 by toufik.dz
Hi Stavanger folks Many rumors are circulating those days about the Statoil cost saving initiative, and its impact on the rent prices in Stavanger Please, anyone to confirm or give more detail about the info !!??
is the economy that bad as of now? Read More
Processing time for visa by hamid8611
Hi I have an offer from a Norwegian company. I applied for work permit more than 4 months ago, but I have not received work permit yet. Would you please share your experience for getting work permit and the processing time? Is it normal time? thank ...
It really depends, I got mine for 6 weeks. two of my friends got it for a week only. Some got it after 2 and 3 weeks. But, I got one friend who got it after 7 months. Read More
family reunion visa.. can any filipina here help me? by yhang
halo alle sammen can anyone here give me some info bout family reunion visa? my husband and i first planned to apply for d-visa and family reunion visa but just found out yesterday that theres no d-visa anymore effective july 15,2013 but good ...
It really depends. Some of my friends got approved for only a week, some are 2 and 3 weeks. I got mine for 6 weeks. Read More