Practical1 min read
How to open a bank account in Norway as a newcomer
Arrange an account for salary and bills, and ask separately about a debit card, online banking and BankID.
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Articles
Practical articles about the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven — format, tips and preparation.
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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.
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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.
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Practical3 min read
Your first week in Norway: National Registry, ID check and ID number
Turn the checklist into a record of appointments, documents and follow-ups that fit your household.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Family and children3 min read
SFO and AKS: free hours, price and reduced fees
Students in grades 1–3 receive 12 free hours of SFO per week, and no family pays more than 6 percent of income. How SFO and AKS work, and how to apply in 2026.
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Consumer rights and scams4 min read
Consumer rights: angrerett, reklamasjon and garanti
Angrerett (right of withdrawal) gives 14 days to cancel an online purchase, reklamasjon (right to complain) gives 2–5 years to complain, and garanti (guarantee) is an extra. Here is how to use your rights.
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Housing3 min read
Buying a Home in Norway for Immigrants: Equity, Bids and Loans
Buying a home in Norway? You need at least 10 percent equity, loans of no more than five times your income, and a bid is binding. Here's how bidding rounds, property reports, stamp duty and takeover work.
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Housing3 min read
Startup loans from the municipality: home loans when the bank says no
A startup loan is a home loan from the municipality, financed by Husbanken, for you if you cannot obtain a regular bank loan over time. A standard startup loan typically requires no down payment and can cover the entire home purchase.
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Housing3 min read
Housing Allowance 2026: who qualifies – including tenants
Housing Allowance is a monthly benefit from Husbanken for those with low income and high housing costs – even as a tenant. See 2026 rates, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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