Practical5 min read
Apostille and legalisation: what to do
Find out whether your document needs an apostille, legalisation or notarial certification, where to send it, which requirements apply and what it costs.
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Articles
Practical articles about the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven — format, tips and preparation.
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Education and school6 min read
Free school transport: rights and applications
Find out when pupils are entitled to free school transport in Norway, which distance limits and exceptions apply, and how to apply or appeal a rejection.
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Society and history5 min read
State subsidies for faith and worldview communities: new requirement of 100 members
From 1 January 2026, faith and worldview communities need at least 100 members to receive state funding. Learn about the 85-member buffer, the crucial March 1 and 15 deadlines, and the registration process.
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Work and rights5 min read
Night work and shift work in Norway: rights and rest
Do you work nights or shifts? Learn when night work is legal, how much rest and break time you should have, and why a night supplement is not always a statutory right.
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Housing6 min read
Eviction notice: what to do in Norway
Received an eviction letter from the enforcement officer? Learn what it means, what to do now, and where to get help.
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Health5 min read
BPA in Norway: how to apply for personal assistance
BPA can give you more control over everyday help. See who can apply, what the municipality assesses and how to appeal.
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Education and school6 min read
Special language education: your child's rights
Children who do not know enough Norwegian may be entitled to enhanced Norwegian instruction, mother-tongue instruction and bilingual subject teaching. See what your child may receive.
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Practical5 min read
Contact Register: do not miss important letters
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.
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Residence and citizenship4 min read
DNA test at UDI: How to prove your family when documents are missing
A DNA test at UDI is free and can prove your family relationship when you are missing a birth certificate. Find out who pays and what happens if you decline.
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Work and rights5 min read
Sick benefits for self-employed: what NAV covers
As a self-employed person, you receive no sick benefits for the first 16 days. See the 2026 insurance rates and the trap that determines full coverage from day 1.
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Housing6 min read
Rent or buy housing in Norway: full guide for newcomers
A practical guide to the choice between renting and buying housing in Norway: what equity, Start Loan and registration fee actually require from you as a newcomer.
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Health5 min read
Nursing Homes in Norway 2026: How to Apply and What It Costs
How nursing homes work in Norway: the care ladder, application to the allocation office, co-payment at 2026 rates – and rules for elderly family from abroad.
Hlib Suslov