Practical everyday topics for immigrants in Norway.
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NAV does not cover body transport out of Norway, but you can still receive funeral expenses. Here is the paper trail, prices and the right to a grave according to your faith.
Find out whether your document needs an apostille, legalisation or notarial certification, where to send it, which requirements apply and what it costs.
Check your mobile number, email, language and reservation in the Contact Register so you do not miss important messages, letters and deadlines from public authorities.
A checklist for anyone moving from Norway for good or for a long time: what you need to report to Folkeregisteret, and what happens to your tax, Nav membership, health coverage and residence permit.
How to change your first name, middle name or surname in Norway: Skatteetaten handles the case, you apply digitally and for free, and some surnames are protected.
Altinn is the public sector's digital office. How to log in with ID-porten, read messages in your inbox and submit forms like VAT returns and wage reports.
Libraries are free for everyone living in Norway. Here's how to get a library card, books in your own language, language cafes, e-books and a meeting place in your municipality.
Rules for pets in Norway: importing from abroad, prohibited dog breeds, leash requirements, animals in rental housing, and what ID-tagging means for you.
Vipps in Norway: how to get the app with BankID, pay, split the bill, send money, and transfer to the Nordic countries – and avoid fraud. Guide for newcomers.
Find out who must be registered as resident in Folkeregisteret, when you only get a D-nummer, and how to notify an address change within Norway or to/from abroad.
Practical guide to death and funerals in Norway: a doctor writes the death certificate, funerals happen within 10 business days, you have the right to a free grave, and NAV may provide funeral aid.
A practical guide to your first Norwegian winter: layering clothes, dark winter months and vitamin D, electricity and heating, winter tires and how to walk safely on ice.
Neighbor law in Norway sets the boundary for what neighbors must tolerate. Learn the rules about noise, trees and hedges near the boundary, and how to resolve a neighbor dispute in a calm manner.
BankID is the electronic ID you need for banking, NAV, Skatteetaten and Vipps in Norway. See how to get BankID, and what MinID is.
An overview of prepaid cards, subscriptions, fixed broadband and roaming in the EU/EEA for those who have just moved to Norway.
A practical guide to buying a used car in Norway: where to find one, what to check, the purchase contract, transferring ownership with Statens vegvesen, and ongoing costs.
A practical checklist showing what you need to sort out in the right order during your first weeks after moving to Norway.
Duty-free moving goods in Norway require you to meet certain conditions: the goods must have been used and owned for at least 12 months. Learn about exceptions for cars and alcohol, the cash limit, and customs declaration.
GDPR gives you strong rights over your personal data if you live in Norway. Learn how to get access, correct errors, and request deletion from private and public organizations.
Learn about Digipost, eBoks, and Altinn – Norway's official digital mailbox systems for government correspondence.
Everything you need to know about applying for a Norwegian passport and national ID card in 2026: prices, police appointment, eID and processing times.
How to register a change of address for free in Norway: digital moving notification to Folkeregisteret within 8 days, and why Posten's mail forwarding is something entirely different.
A practical guide to deposit returns, waste sorting, return points, hazardous waste and municipal responsibility for household waste in Norway.
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.
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.
Many people think the relationship between Norway and Ukraine began in 2022, when Norwegian and Ukrainian flags suddenly hung side by side.
How Norwegians save on food, electricity, and everyday life. A guide to Norwegian saving culture for newcomers in Norway.
Did you fail the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven (Social Studies Test)? Here are the rules for retaking it, what it costs, and a concrete plan to pass next time.
