Education and school6 min read
Higher education and Lånekassen in Norway: admission and support
How to apply to university, university college or vocational college in Norway, and how basic loans, grants and recognition work.
Hlib Suslov
Articles
Practical articles about the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven — format, tips and preparation.
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Health2 min read
Health rights, national insurance and EHIC in Norway
How health rights, membership in the national insurance, GP, copayment, free ticket and European health insurance card (EHIC) are connected. Clear overview with figures for 2026.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights7 min read
Holiday leave and holiday pay in Norway: rights, rules and common questions
Complete guide to holiday leave and holiday pay in Norway: how many vacation days you have, how holiday pay is calculated, tax, illness during leave, dismissal and the most common questions.
Hlib Suslov
New in Norway4 min read
A1, A2, B1 or B2? Norwegian Level for Residence and Citizenship
Which Norwegian level do you need? A permanent residence permit requires oral A2, citizenship requires B1. Here is how the level rules fit together in 2026.
Hlib Suslov
Practical6 min read
BankID, ID-porten and MinID: how to get a digital ID 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.
Hlib Suslov
Practical6 min read
How to open a bank account in Norway as a newcomer
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.
Hlib Suslov
New in Norway6 min read
Norskprøven 2026: levels, registration and price
Norskprøven measures your Norwegian at levels A1–B2 through four parts. Here are the levels, how to register via HK-dir, and the cost for privatister.
Hlib Suslov
Welfare and NAV6 min read
Child benefit in Norway 2026: amount, who gets it and how to apply
Child benefit in 2026 is 2,012 kr per child per month for all under 18. See who gets it, when it is automatic, and when you must apply to NAV.
Hlib Suslov
Practical6 min read
Your first week in Norway: National Registry, ID check and ID number
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.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights5 min read
Minimum wage in Norway: does it exist? General application explained
Norway has no general minimum wage, but ten sectors have binding minimum rates. See the rates for construction and cleaning, and what to do if underpaid.
Hlib Suslov
New in Norway5 min read
How to prepare for Norskprøven: reading, listening, writing and speaking
A practical guide to how you practise for the four parts of Norskprøven – reading, listening, written work and spoken communication.
Hlib Suslov
Welfare and NAV4 min read
Kontantstøtte 2026: amount, the 5-year rule and barnehage
Kontantstøtte (cash benefit) in 2026 is up to 7 500 kr/month for children aged 13–19 months. See the amount, the five-year rule for both parents and how barnehage affects the benefit.
Hlib Suslov