Welfare and NAV5 min read
Staying Abroad and NAV: which benefits stop
Overview of how long you can stay abroad with each NAV benefit, notification requirements before departure, and what happens to your social insurance membership.
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Work and rights5 min read
Right to extended hours: part-time to full-time
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.
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Education and school5 min read
Study in Norway with foreign qualifications: how to apply
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.
Hlib Suslov
Education and school5 min read
Applying for upper secondary school on Vigo: deadlines and admissions 2026/2027
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.
Hlib Suslov
Housing6 min read
How to find rental housing in Norway: from search to viewing
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.
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Money and tax4 min read
Commuting deductions for EEA workers: money back
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.
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New in Norway4 min read
Jobbsjansen: The Path to Employment for Immigrant Women
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.
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Residence and citizenship3 min read
EES and ETIAS: new EU border systems – what they mean for you
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.
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Society and history3 min read
Norway in the 2026 World Cup: who are the players with an immigrant background?
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.
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Work and rights5 min read
Losing Your Job? How to Keep Your Residence Permit in Norway
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.
Hlib Suslov
Consumer rights and scams5 min read
Customs and VAT on packages from abroad: VOEC explained
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.
Hlib Suslov
Residence and citizenship4 min read
Relationship breakdown and residence permit: your rights
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.
Hlib Suslov