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Fever above 38 °C rectally and 48 hours after infectious gastroenteritis. See the symptom-by-symptom table, and why Norwegian doctors rarely give antibiotics to children.
Secondary school for adults is now called preparatory education for adults (FOV). It is free, the municipality is responsible, and the certificate opens the door to upper secondary education.
A preliminary notice of expulsion is not a decision. How to respond in time, who is entitled to free legal aid under § 92, and how long the entry ban lasts.
Overview of how long you can stay abroad with each NAV benefit, notification requirements before departure, and what happens to your social insurance membership.
How to claim extended hours as a part-time employee: what your claim must contain, which three sections apply, and the four-week deadline to the Dispute Resolution Board.
How to get a study place in Norway with foreign education: GSU list, Norwegian and English requirements, application deadlines in Coordinated Admissions 2026, tuition fees and the 23/5 rule.
How young people apply for upper secondary school on vigo.no: MinID login, deadlines of 1 February and 1 March, admissions without Norwegian grades and offers for newcomers.
Where to find rental homes, how viewings work, what landlords can demand, and how to spot fake listings. A practical guide for newcomers to Norway.
Do you work in Norway but have your family in another EEA country? Commuting deductions for travel, meals and accommodation can give you thousands back on your tax return. See the 2025 and 2026 rates and the two traps.
Are you staying at home and want to work? Jobbsjansen is a free qualification programme that helps immigrant women into employment—with a stipend while you participate.
EU has new border systems: EES is live, ETIAS arrives in 2026. If you have a residence permit, you skip both. But family visiting you may need ETIAS or a visa.
Norway is playing its first World Cup in 28 years and faces England in the quarter-finals on July 11. We present the players with an immigrant background in the World Cup squad.
If you lose your job, you don't automatically lose your residence permit. Learn about the seven-day notification deadline, the six-month rule, and what applies to EEA citizens.
How customs and VAT work on packages from abroad. Learn what the VOEC scheme is, when you avoid customs fees, and how to avoid fee shock.
Divorce or relationship breakdown does not automatically remove your residence permit. Learn the rules about independent residence grounds, abuse, and the path to permanent residence.
Temporary employment is only permitted in specific cases. Learn the three-year rule, the new contract rules from 2024, and your rights as a substitute worker.
If you live in Norway, you must report foreign income and assets in your tax return. Learn how housing, bank accounts and rental income are taxed—without double taxation.
The health centre is a free service for all families with babies in Norway. Learn about home visits, the 14 check-ups, and how the health centre differs from child protective services.
Marriage in Norway: certificate from Skatteetaten, civil or religious ceremony, two witnesses, extra steps for foreign nationals.
Learn to recognize the 7 most common types of fraud in Norway – from fake SMS messages and BankID pressure to investment fraud – and what to do if you get tricked.
Do you want to get your driving license in Norway from scratch? Here's how the entire process works: traffic basic course, mandatory training, theory test and driving test – with 2026 prices.
How to pay bills in Norway: KID number, eFaktura and AvtaleGiro explained simply — plus how to pay paper bills and what debt collection costs.
Do you want to start a limited company in Norway? See what an AS costs, the difference between AS and sole proprietorship, and how to register your company in Altinn.
Safety alarms and welfare technology help elderly live safely at home. Learn how to apply for the service from your municipality, who can get one, and what it costs.
Do you lack legal residence in Norway? You still have the right to emergency care and necessary healthcare. Read about your rights and free health centers for undocumented migrants.
Want to become a taxi driver in Norway? You need three things: a passed taxi driver exam from Statens vegvesen, a cab license from the police, and a taxi permit if you want to operate your own taxi.
Are you 67 years or older and have lived a short time in Norway? Supplementary allowance can ensure you a minimum income. See rates, requirements and how to apply in 2026.
Driving Licence from Countries Outside the EEA: How to Obtain Your Full Norwegian Driving Licence – Traffic Basic Course, Theory Test in Multiple Languages, Mandatory Courses and Practical Exam.
How credit cards and consumer loans work in Norway: interest-free period, high effective interest rate, the Debt Register, right of withdrawal within 14 days and free help if debt grows.
Immigration to Norway has a short history. From emigration to America, through labour immigration and the immigration stop in 1975, to today's multicultural society.
Multicultural Norway explained simply: why Norway became diverse, how many immigrants live here, and what integration means for you.
Norway in NATO and the UN explained simply: Norway was one of the founders of NATO in 1949 and the UN in 1945. Learn about Article 5, the border with Russia, aid and total defense.
An overview of what counts as discrimination at work in Norway, which laws protect you, and how to proceed if it happens.
Military conscription applies to both men and women born in 1997 and later. But most never show up for basic military service. Here's how the session, selection, pay and exemptions work in Norway.
Making Norwegian friends takes time, but it is fully possible. Here are the arenas that work, free places to start, and simple steps to build a network in Norway.
How the Norwegian workplace works: flat structure, trust, punctuality and free time. Learn the unwritten rules many immigrants get wrong.
Norway is not in the EU, but is closely linked to Europe through the EEA Agreement and Schengen. Here's how they connect, and what it means for you.
Safety Representative and Work Environment in Norway explained simply: what the Work Environment Act gives you, the requirement for a safety representative at 5+ employees from 2024, and how to report.
A simple introduction to how tax works in Norway: skattekort (tax card), what your taxes pay for, the building blocks of income tax, kildeskatt (PAYE), and skattemelding (tax return).
Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are the most common causes of death in Norway. Here is the key information on public health, migration and prevention.
How to apply to university, university college or vocational college in Norway, and how basic loans, grants and recognition work.
Wondering how to get BankID with no bank account yet? Start with MinID: order an activation letter, log in with a d-number, and reach NAV and Skatteetaten.
Opening a bank account in Norway is often the first big hurdle. Here is how: valid ID, customer checks, a d-number and your right to basic banking.
Norskprøven measures your Norwegian at levels A1–B2 through four parts. Here are the levels, how to register via HK-dir, and the cost for privatister.
Child benefit in 2026 is 2,012 kr per child per month for all under 18. See who gets it, when it is automatic, and when you must apply to NAV.
Just arrived in Norway? Here is what to do first: register in the National Registry with an ID check, what to bring, and who must also go to the police.
Norway has no general minimum wage, but ten sectors have binding minimum rates. See the rates for construction and cleaning, and what to do if underpaid.
A practical guide to how you practise for the four parts of Norskprøven – reading, listening, written work and spoken communication.
Kontantstøtte (cash benefit) in 2026 is up to 7 500 kr/month for children aged 13–19 months. See the amount, the five-year rule for both parents and how barnehage affects the benefit.
Buying a home in Norway? You need at least 10 percent equity, loans of no more than five times your income, and a bid is binding. Here's how bidding rounds, property reports, stamp duty and takeover work.
How to register a sole proprietorship (ENK) with Brønnøysundregistrene through Altinn in 2026: cost, the 50 000 kroner VAT limit, the name rule and social rights.
Only motor liability insurance is mandatory in Norway. Contents insurance is almost necessary, while liability and travel coverage are often included. Here's how to avoid paying double.
The electricity bill in Norway has two parts: grid rent you cannot switch and power you can. How spot price, fixed price, strømstøtte 2026 and Norgespris work.
Do you have a right to free Norwegian courses in Norway? How right and duty work under the Integration Act, the deadline, signup via the kommune and help.
Your tax return is pre-filled, but you must check it yourself. The deadline is 30 April 2026 for salaried employees, 1 June for self-employed. Foreign accounts, loans, and deductions such as travel and commuting are often not filled in – you must enter these yourself.
The income requirement for family immigration is around 436,957 kr in 2026. EEA citizens are exempt. How the rules and amounts work.
EEA citizens obtain permanent residence after five years – without language tests, social studies exams or fees. See conditions, documentation, absences and the path forward.
Norway allows dual citizenship since 1 January 2020. You keep your old passport – but the law in your home country decides. Rules, consequences and re-acquisition explained.
Get your education evaluated by HK-dir. Learn how to choose between general and automatic recognition, when you need authorization, and what to do without documents.
How to apply for Norwegian citizenship in 2026: digital application, fee 6 500 kr, police appointment, approximately 28 months of processing time and optional citizenship ceremony with oath of allegiance.
Access, interpreter, a free lawyer and the right to appeal: what rights parents and children have when barnevernet opens a case.
Has barnevernet made contact? A practical step-by-step: read the letter, ask for an interpreter, prepare, and know when to get a lawyer.
Physical punishment is forbidden in Norway – even a light smack. How immigrant parents can avoid misunderstandings with school and barnevernet.
Why do many immigrants fear barnevernet, and what is actually true? How the support service works – and what contact really means.
The monthly transit pass gets about 260 kroner cheaper in 2026 – over 3,000 kroner a year. The state spends 1.1 billion on lower prices in every county. How you save.
Learn what NAV (welfare office) offers immigrants in Norway. Find out which benefits you are entitled to, how to register, and what to expect in 2026.
Learn how the child welfare service works in Norway, what rights you have as a parent, and what you need to know for the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven. A clear overview.
