Practical4 min read
Pets in Norway: rules for dogs and cats
Rules for pets in Norway: importing from abroad, prohibited dog breeds, leash requirements, animals in rental housing, and what ID-tagging means for you.
Hlib Suslov
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Society and history4 min read
Immigrant Groups in Norway 2026: Who Came, When, and Why?
Overview of the largest immigrant groups in Norway in 2026: their size, when they arrived, and why they chose Norway – with fresh data from Statistics Norway.
Hlib Suslov
Residence and citizenship5 min read
How long can you stay abroad with a residence permit? (2026)
Three rules determine how long you can stay abroad: your permit conditions, seven months in three years for permanent residence, and two months per calendar year for citizenship.
Hlib Suslov
Money and tax6 min read
Pay Tax in Norway for the First Time (2026)
Your first tax year in Norway: your employer deducts tax, remaining tax is due 20 August 2026, and amounts under 100 kroner are never collected. See deadlines and KID.
Hlib Suslov
Residence and citizenship5 min read
After Norwegian Citizenship: 10 Things You Should Do First
Checklist for new Norwegian citizens: order a passport from the Police, avoid the travel trap with an invalid residence permit, and check the rules for dual citizenship.
Hlib Suslov
New in Norway3 min read
From Carew to Nusa: Immigrants' history on the national team
From John Carew in 1998 to Antonio Nusa in the 2026 World Cup: the story of players with immigrant backgrounds on the Norwegian men's national football team.
Hlib Suslov
New in Norway2 min read
How football became Norway's biggest integration arena
Football brings together children from around the world in Norwegian sports clubs. See what the NFF does for inclusion, what football costs – and how your family can get started.
Hlib Suslov
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
Work and rights5 min read
Temporary employment 2026: when do you have the right to a permanent job?
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.
Hlib Suslov