Comments on: Things You Must Know Before Moving to Norway

By: Roald Grønvold

Roald Grønvold — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:57:35 +0000

I just recently returned home after 44 years living in the US. The one thing I would mention is that official records ; ie.. wedding certificate, birth certificates, and such from another country must have an apostile stamp to be recognized in norway. Much easier to get it done before you move!!

By: Pieter

Pieter — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:40:47 +0000

My daughter is married to a Norwegian and resides in Norway. Can we as her parents go and live with her.

By: Alexandra Waller

Alexandra Waller — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:51:14 +0000

The one thing I would say is that despite most people speaking English, there are people who understandably don’t want to so it shouldn’t be relied upon. Learning Norwegian is important.

By: Darren Moody

Darren Moody — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:15:10 +0000

I’m from the uk live with my wife who is Norwegian we hope to retire in Norway. We meet the financial requirements how soon would I be entitled to health care ? Anyone any ideas ?

By: Pavel Zemliansky

Pavel Zemliansky — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:32:38 +0000

Moved here with my family almost two years ago, from the US, for a university job. We live in Oslo. First of all, the myth of Norwegians being “unfriendly” has not been true for us. Perhaps it is because we are in Oslo, but we have had no trouble meeting and befriending interesting people. We have been invited to people’s houses and hyttas for meals, swims, and boat rides. A positive experience on that front overall.

Now, to the more challenging. Exchanging my US driver’s license has been HELL! I flunked the first driving test because of one mistake on one roundabout. That is what the report they game me said. Had to take courses, a theory test, and am taking a second driving test next week. Btw, this is after 30 years of accident-free and mostly ticket-free driving in the US. To all Americans, the driving culture here is very different, and you need to learn it before taking the driving test. Oh, and the three required courses, the theory test, and the driving “lessons” have cost me about 15000 NOK so far.

On balance, though, we enjoy living here.

By: Shehriyar

Shehriyar — Sun, 17 May 2020 14:01:50 +0000

am not europanian. from azerbaijan. wont immigrant to Norway for good lifeline and work. what i need do?

By: wilhelm

wilhelm — Fri, 08 May 2020 01:47:17 +0000

hi, is it possible to move to Norway from Africa? Do they like black people, be honest?

By: Katrine

Katrine — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:47:30 +0000

In reply to Karina. And that's okay. We're polite, not welcoming. We're Northerners damnit, we're cold natured. Most of us say "Oh, I'm so happy" whilst in truth, the person is on antidepressants. Is it just me, or is it non-coincidental that we both are among the happiest countries, at the same time as we're one o the countries using antidepressants? Hmm...

By: S.W.

S.W. — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 07:38:22 +0000

In reply to Ben. If you have children think very carefully before moving to Norway. The age of criminal responsibility is 15 and as we have found out to our cost a 14 year old can sexually assault and stab your child and receives no punishment at all. The Norwegian child protection services protect the perpetrator and not the victim. They even expect the victim to remain in the same class as their attacker. We would never have moved to Norway knowing many things we know now.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:53:58 +0000

Hey this guide was absolutely fantastic, I’m a relatively unqualified UK citizen who had a degree in sociology and (hopefully) a masters in public health, I dont speak norwegian though can i ask

1) do you know any resources for where i could work in the health field?
2) how difficult would it be for me to apply to these jobs without speaking Norwegian? I’m more than happy to learn while there at night classes.