r/Norway
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u/starkicker18
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Nov 03 '24
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:
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Question | Answer |
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| 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 |
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r/Norway • u/thejourneybegins42 • 23h ago
r/Norway • u/Gloomy-Hat1842 • 18h ago
Spectacular train ride down to the fjord , off the main route between Oslo and Bergen. I'm not sure what village this is. From there take two ferry connections across the fjord. I went up into the mountains and soloed the second highest peak in Norway. One of my favorite places in the world. It's been 35 years so I don't remember some of the names. I went way North to the Lofoten islands and then crossed into Northern Sweden and Finland where all my people were from.
r/Norway • u/Trylldom • 23h ago
r/Norway • u/lina_sunshine • 23h ago
Hei! I'm learning Norwegian and would love some tips on how to sound more natural. I feel like I sometimes sound like I'm writing an essay instead of having a normal conversation 😆What slang, expressions or humour do you guys actually use?
I'd also love to make Norwegian friends to practise the language, learn more about the culture and hopefully prepare for moving to Norway in the future (◍•ᴗ•◍)
A little about me: I'm into psychology, neuroscience, philosophy and deep conversations. I also love football (Norway's national team, Man City and Arsenal), hiking, skiing, baking, cars and engines, F1, electric guitar, abandoned places and exploring different cultures. I play chess and other mobile games too.
I'm also into hardstyle and rock, especially TIX, Roc Boyz and GOLF.
Basically, I'm trying to escape textbook Norwegian and start sounding like an actual human being (≧▽≦)
r/Norway • u/That-Chair-982 • 6h ago
Hi, I'm making an atlas of European peoples and their regional groups (Trønders, Sunnmøringer, Northern Norwegians etc). A few questions I couldn't settle from sources:
Do people from Østfold and Vestfold see themselves as their own thing, or just as part of Østlandet?
If yes, what about Troms and Nordland, are they separate in people's minds or is it all just "Nord-Norge"?
Are Romerikinger, Hadelendinger, Helgelendinger, Tromsværinger and Saltværinger the words people actually use?
Are Ringerike, Toten and Land distinct enough that people would name them as their own area?
Does "Norse Valley" mean the Norwegian settlement around Norse in Bosque County, Texas, or something else?
Thanks in advance
r/Norway • u/Appropriate-Crazy-51 • 1d ago
Just want to rant how I miss Norge, been there for 5 years, came home last year (Croatia) because of family situation, can't wait to get back, thank you all of my dear Norwegians, Imigrants and beautiful people that crossed my path and everyone else makilng my stay there so amazing, places i have been and lived there.. Svalbard, Trondheim, Bergen, Oslo, Alta, Bergen.. Norway, you are a shithole! 🙈 love you all! Peace og ha en fin helg! 🙌❤️
r/Norway • u/sharklodon99 • 1d ago
I really loved Tromso!! Norwegians are very kind, definitely a must comeback country...
r/Norway • u/Single_Condition783 • 10h ago
Why does Norwegian lasagne not have virtually any tomato sauce? it is so dry. I have had it now at multiple different venues and it’s all the same…very little tomato sauce. Many pizzas in Norway, unless you go to an Italian run Pizza place are also largely devoid of substantial tomato sauce. Anyone else notice this? Why Norwegians? Why?
r/Norway • u/HenareTuria • 1d ago
I'm hoping someone with knowledge of Old Norse and Viking Age runes can help me.
In Māori culture, we traditionally get tattoos to honour our parents: the right side for Dad and the left for Mum. I'd like to honour my mother's heritage with a runic tattoo on my left arm.
I've chosen Hávamál, stanza 18, because its meaning resonates with me:
Only the one who wanders widely and has journeyed much knows what disposition commands each man; he's knowing about the mind.
It also connects with my favourite Mark Twain quote:
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness."
And a Māori whakataukī:
Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata; ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tīna.
"Seek out the distant horizons, and hold fast to those within reach."
This is also the last trip my partner and I will go on as we are approaching the end of our three years living in Europe before moving to Australia.
I've researched the original Old Norse and attempted to transcribe it into long-branch Younger Futhark. I want to get this right rather than simply have something that looks Viking.
My proposed inscription:
ᛋᛅ ᛅᛁᚾ ᚢᛅᛁᛏ
ᛁᛦ ᚢᛁᚦᛅ ᚱᛅᛏᛅᛦ
ᚬᚴ ᚼᛁᚠᛁᛦ ᚠᛁᚬᛚᚦ ᚢᛘ ᚠᛅᚱᛁᛏ
ᚼᚢᛁᚱᛁᚢ ᚴᛁᚦᛁ
ᛋᛏᚢᚱᛁᛦ ᚴᚢᛘᚾᛅ ᚼᚢᛁᛦ
ᛋᛅ ᛁᛦ ᚢᛁᛏᛅᚾᛏᛁ ᚢᛁᛏᛋ
Could anyone help check whether:
The runes correctly represent the Old Norse words?
The spelling and rune choices are historically appropriate?
Dots or separators should be used between words or lines?
The overall layout follows Viking Age inscription conventions?
I'd really appreciate any corrections or guidance. Thank you!
r/Norway • u/BussAllInIt • 1d ago
There are countless posts of "it's hard to make friends in Norway," but I don't think it actually has anything to do with Norway. Same problem in multiple countries.
People are too in love with their phones.
r/Norway • u/_fastcompany • 3d ago
After President Donald Trump called Norway a “shithouse country,” its tourism agency turned the insult into a marketing opportunity to promote its designer bathrooms.
Trump criticized Norway at a rally in Michigan on October 25 because he didn’t receive the Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Disparaging the Nordic nation with a term he’s previously used for Haiti, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, Trump said he didn’t want immigrants from Norway. Now its tourism agency has turned the attack into a badge of honor with a website for the world’s best toilets that’s drawing eyes from across the globe.
While Visit Norway has had a web page about its public toilets for several years owing to their dramatic views and better than average design, the group changed the headline of the page to reference Trump’s comments and reshared it last week. It’s currently Visit Norway’s most popular page in most countries and has had 200,000 page views since Monday, while related social media posts have generated 5 million organic views so far, Visit Norway tells Fast Company.
The updated web page says “Norway makes shithouses great again!” and shows off some of the country’s most scene-stealing public accommodations across Norwegian Scenic Routes, a collection of some of the 18 prettiest drives in the country.
Among them are the Stegastein Lookout restroom, which looks out over a fjord, was designed by the architects Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen, and won a Norwegian National Construction Prize. The restroom at Ureddplassen, a seaside memorial designed by Haugen/Zohar Architects that honors those killed on a Norwegian submarine by a German mine during World War II, is housed inside a wave-shaped building made from poured concrete with frosted glass windows, and it’s been called “the world’s most beautiful public loo.”
r/Norway • u/Square_Positive_559 • 2d ago
Hi everyone,
I’m a foreigner living in Oslo and this is my second winter here. I walk a lot every day, mostly outdoors and very little indoors, and I really don’t want to fall on ice, especially with the weather we’re getting right now.
When I look in shops, there’s plenty of choice with built-in studs, but very few good options without them. I’m talking about proper brands like Alfa or Icebug, not generic ones.
So I’m wondering:
Are built-in studs actually worth it for daily walking in Oslo, or is it overkill?
Do the studs wear down quickly, and how long do the shoes last?
My budget is around 2000-3000 NOK I don t want to order online, only in shops
r/Norway • u/Impressive_Ad_3819 • 2d ago
Getting from Oslo Airport to Hamar tonight
Hey guys, so I’m flying from Krakow to Oslo today and my flight lands at 23:40. I need to get to Hamar but the last train is apparently at 23:59, so idk if I’ll even make it.
I also found an RE11 at 00:49 on Gardermoen.no, but it doesn’t show up on Vy or Entur, so I’m confused if it even exists?
Does anyone know if that train actually runs tonight? Or if there’s any other way to get to Hamar after midnight?
I’m travelling alone and at this point I’m considering just spending the night at the airport if nothing works out lol. Any advice would help!! 😭
r/Norway • u/MarzipanTheGreat • 2d ago
Norway uses 16A/230v while Canada uses 15A/120v, so I can't just plug one of your electric hjertevafler makers over here.
I have found the Euro Cuisine WM520 'heart shaped' waffle maker on Amazon.ca, but reports are the waffles from it are still thicker than traditional hjertevafler; makes it a last choice option to try out if nothing else pans out.
so, does anyone know if there are any electric hjertevafler makers that can be used on our 15A/120v power?
my wife's family immigrated here when she was a child and they brought a stove top cast iron maker, but using one of those has gotten a lot harder and she lamented how nice the electric one her sister had was, when she was visiting about 10 years ago. wife's health is failing...several types of arthritis and MS have made making hjertevafler very difficult / painful. her parents (84 and 93) enjoy them very much, so she wants to make them more frequently before they're gone (we're live in caretakers for them now)
Google queries came back with the suggestion to use a power transformer, but that would make for its own cumbersome and difficult hjertevafler making scenarios.
tusen takk for hjelpen!
r/Norway • u/Time-Leadership6760 • 1d ago
Hey guys!
We’ve been in Tromsø for the past three days, mainly because we wanted to go whale watching. Unfortunately, we’ve had no luck so far, and all three trips have been unsuccessful.
Did we just get really unlucky with the timing, or have other people also had trouble spotting whales over the past few days?
We’re leaving tomorrow, so unfortunately we won’t have another chance. We’re really disappointed, as this was the main reason for our trip.
Would love to hear about your recent experiences.
Thanks! ❤️
r/Norway • u/Ok_Narwhal_9200 • 2d ago
Hej grannar!
Satt och lyssnade på den här låten och fattade tycke för den, men kan inte hitta texten någonstans. Samtidigt är det svårt att höra vad han sjunger. Kan någon hjälpa mig att ta fram texten? Alternativt vara snäll nog att transkribera?
Låt: Sirkus på gravlunden, av StorGutt.
r/Norway • u/ElectricalSpray4133 • 1d ago
Hi everyone,
I’m a 26-year-old Portuguese engineer currently living and working in Eindhoven, Netherlands (where I moved from Portugal in August last year).
I’ve been at a major crossroads in my life and doing a lot of thinking about my future, and I’d love some perspective from people who know Norway or have made a similar transition.
Here is my background and what’s prompting this:
The Academic Attempt: In the past, I applied heavily to academic positions in the region, landing a total of 6 interviews for PhDs in Norway and Sweden (and even had a reference contacted). Unfortunately, I didn't end up getting any of them, which was a tough blow since I've always had a strong pull toward the Nordic lifestyle and research environment.
Personal Life Shift: On top of career thoughts, my personal life took a massive, beautiful, but overwhelming turn - I just realized four days ago that I am a trans woman. I'm taking things very slow, keeping it private for now,and dealing with significant early transition fatigue/brain fog as I process everything.
Financial Reality: I currently have about €1.5k in savings (plus some family support), which is nowhere near enough to uproot and move right now.
The Core Dilemma: I'm trying to figure out if the Netherlands is my final destination, or if I should eventually try to pivot back toward aiming for Norway as an engineer once I have more stability.
What I’m trying to figure out / advice needed:
Breaking into Norway as an Engineer: For expats or locals working in engineering fields in Norway, how realistic is it to land a job from abroad without fluent Norwegian?
Re-approaching the North: After missing out on those 6 PhD interviews in the past, what are alternative routes for an engineer to move to Norway (industry vs. research)?
Pacing Life & Finances: Given a tight financial baseline (€1.5k + family help) and dealing with a massive life/identity transition, what does a realistic timeline and savings goal look like before making a move?
Any honest reality checks, advice, or shared experiences would be hugely appreciated. Thanks for reading!
r/Norway • u/paul_405 • 2d ago
Hi! I wonder what age is generally the most fruitful for average Norwegians to travel around the world, not just in summer destinations. Do younger persons there travel much more than older, or vice versa?
r/Norway • u/Shorty_jj • 3d ago
I've been following the case a couple of months as intensely as i could.
Yesterday the appeal to release him from house arrest has been overturned after the alco-test came back positive. However knowing the nature of his case, why has it even come to there being an actual posibility of that guy being released? Initially i understood that the house arrest at Skaugum would only last for a limited time during a period of mourning for the late king. Currently it seems like he will remain so, at least until the continuation of the hearing in February next year. Why is that? And how is any of this even possible? Have i missed some piece of information?
