Society and history6 min read
Prison in Norway: remand, forms of sentencing, and your rights
A guide to prison in Norway: what happens on arrest, what remand is, which forms of sentencing exist, and what a conviction means for your stay.
Hlib Suslov
Articles
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Family and children5 min read
Child Welfare Services in Norway: how it works – and your rights
What does child welfare do, what happens after a notification of concern, and what rights do you have as a parent? Facts and figures that provide reassurance, not fear.
Hlib Suslov
Residence and citizenship4 min read
Study Permit in Norway: requirements, costs and work
How to get a study permit in Norway: admission, maintenance requirement of 170 368 kr, fees and the right to work 20 hours a week.
Hlib Suslov
Education and school4 min read
Vocational Training in Norway: admission, costs and credits
What is a vocational school? Learn about admission requirements, duration, costs and how it differs from university and apprenticeships – and how to apply.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights4 min read
Termination: your rights when you are dismissed
Are you being dismissed in Norway? Here's how the requirement for valid cause, notice period, appeal deadlines, and protection during illness and pregnancy work.
Hlib Suslov
Consumer rights and scams5 min read
Wage garnishment and the bailiff: how much can be deducted in 2026?
Wage garnishment means the bailiff deducts money from your salary or benefits. Here's how subsistence is calculated, how much can be deducted in 2026, and how to file a complaint.
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Money and tax6 min read
Occupational Pension from Employer: OTP, AFP and IPS
Your employer must save at least 2 percent of your salary for a pension. Here's how OTP, personal pension account, pension capital certificate, AFP and IPS work in Norway.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights6 min read
Salary negotiations in Norway: how to negotiate your salary
The salary frame in the 2026 wage settlement was 4.4 percent. See when you can negotiate, whether you have the right to a salary discussion, and what to do if your employer says no.
Hlib Suslov
Residence and citizenship6 min read
Norwegian citizenship for children: all the paths
Children born in Norway do not automatically become Norwegian citizens. Here's how children get Norwegian citizenship: by birth, adoption, joint application with parents, or alone – and free of charge.
Hlib Suslov
Education and school6 min read
Grades and absence in Norwegian school: here are the rules
The grade scale ranges from 1 to 6, and 2 passes upper secondary school. More than ten percent absence in a subject can cost you your standpunktkarakter. Here are the rules.
Hlib Suslov
Health5 min read
European Health Insurance Card: what the card covers on your trip
See who can get a European Health Insurance Card, where it is valid, what it covers, and what to do if the card is missing or you have to pay yourself.
Hlib Suslov
Residence and citizenship5 min read
Processing Time at UDI: How to Check the Waiting Period
Find the correct UDI or police waiting-time estimate, understand when counting starts, and keep a private record of documents and follow-ups.
Hlib Suslov