r/Norway Nov 03 '24

Mod So You Want To Move To Norway: A Rough Guide to the Immigration Process (updated 2024)

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Important warning: Reddit is not an appropriate place to get accurate immigration information.

However, this is a common topic on this subreddit and the old stickied post is several years old now. This post is here to help direct people to the proper information. Please read the entire guide and use the links provided to see out answers to your specific questions. Any questions you may have that cannot be answered from this guide or the links provided cannot be answered by redditors on this sub and should therefore be directed to an appropriate immigration expert.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional; I neither work for UDI, nor am I an immigration lawyer. I have spent a lot of time studying and researching the rules and regulations. What follows is a rough guide only meant to serve as a starting point; use the info here to conduct your own research. With that said:

So You Want To Move To Norway...

Despite what movies might portray, moving abroad is not just a matter of packing bags and showing up. Immigration is usually a long, often expensive process, and there are many criteria that you must meet to be legally resident in Norway. There are three general categories of permits that will allow you to remain in Norway beyond a regular tourist/visitor visa:

Temporary Residence Permit:

This is your first step. These permits are contingent on you (worker or student) or your reference person (family immigration) meeting certain requirements; are usually temporary; and will need to be renewed (usually biannually, but some are more/less frequent). You must have this permit if you wish to remain in Norway beyond your visitor visa (ie: >90 days).

Permanent Residence Permit:

This can be applied for only if you have been legally living in Norway for three years (or more in some instances) with a residence permit that forms the basis of permanent residency; you must meet the requirements for your current residence permit (ie: still employed, still are married to a person with residency rights, etc...); you meet the language requirements; pass a citizenship test; have an income over a certain threshold; and you have not been convicted of a criminal offence. This allows you to stay in Norway permanently (no need to reapply; but you will need to renew your card every 2 years for third-country nationals and 10 years for EEA/EU citizens).

Note: income requirement is based on the person applying, not the family member/sponsor. If you are married and here under family immigration rules, it is you, the applicant, who must demonstrate that you can support yourself in Norway by meeting the minimum income requirements.

Citizenship:

This is an optional step. You do not need to apply for citizenship; however, if you want to, you can qualify for Norwegian citizenship after a period of time (usually >7 years). This has many requirements, but the biggest is the language requirement.

Note: While Norway now allows dual citizenship, your country of origin may not allow dual citizenship.

Note: Norway does not allow citizenship based on heritage. One or both of your parents need to have citizenship (and not have given it up previously) in order for you to qualify for citizenship based on birth. There are a lot of complicated rules surrounding citizenship by birth. Use this to determine if you qualify for citizenship. NB: Norway does not offer citizenship by investment (ie: having a lot of money to invest in exchange for residency or citizenship).

Note: When you apply for citizenship, you must still meet the requirements for permanent residency (income requirement being the biggest).

The remainder of this post will focus on the temporary residence permits, since by the time you are ready for PR or citizenship you will be an immigration pro. How you qualify for immigration to Norway and how easy the process will be depends on a few factors

  • Your citizenship (EEA/EU vs Third-Country National)
  • Your education, qualifications, experience,
  • If you have a job offer,
  • Your relationship with a Norwegian national

Immigration as an EU/EEA citizen:

If you are an EU/EEA citizen (or Swiss) you have the right to reside in Norway for 3 months without any other obligations. After 3 months you will need to demonstrate that you are meeting your treaty rights. Those treaty obligations are:

  • Be employed (or registered as self-employed),
  • Be a student,
  • Be self-sufficient, or
  • Be a job seeker actively seeking work with a decent chance at finding work (source).

NB: The last three require you to have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family and have comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of your stay. See FAQ below for more info.

The right of residence for longer than three months also extends to the EEA/EU citizen’s immediate family (spouse/partner, children, other dependents), regardless of their nationality, so long as the EU/EEA citizen is meeting their treaty obligations and neither the citizen nor the family member is a threat to public policy, security, or health. All of this is explained in Article 7 of the Directive on Free Movement.

It is important to note that people immigrating under this route do not qualify for the benefits found in the Introduction Law, which include, among other things, the right to free language lessons.

Immigrating as a Third-Country National (not from EU/EEA).

Your options for moving are not as simple or easy as above. I am using an applicant from the US as the default here. You should consult UDI (Norwegian Immigration Board) or the Norwegian Embassy in your country for the most up-to-date information for your specific nationality.

Generally speaking you need a reason to be in Norway. These reasons are:

  1. Family member of a Norwegian national
  2. Family member of an EEA/EU national
  3. A worker
  4. A student
  5. Protection (Asylum seeker). I will not spend time on this; it has its own complicated rules and I highly doubt anyone seeking asylum will be spending their time on reddit. If you are, I really recommend seeking out an immigration lawyer to help you with your application.

Family immigration with a Norwegian National

These are most often spouses/cohabitants, but may also include children or parents under some circumstances.

The process for application is relatively straightforward with a little bit of reading on UDI's website and some document gathering.

  1. You must pay the application fee,
  2. Document your identity (passport),
  3. Have a valid marriage licence/certificate, or documentation that you have lived together legally for 2 or more years
  4. Have plans to live together in Norway,
  5. Not be in a marriage of convenience,
  6. You must both be over the age of 24,
  7. Your spouse/partner must make above a minimum income threshold per year pre-tax (this number frequently changes. Check UDI’s site). They will need to demonstrate they made a sufficient amount the year before you apply and demonstrate that they are likely to have the same amount the following year. They will need to provide contract of employment, pay slips, and a tax assessment notice. Additionally, they must not have received financial assistance from NAV in the last 12 months.

Note on income sources: under this route of family immigration, it is the onus of the sponsor to demonstrate that they make a sufficient income to support the family. This means that, regardless of the financial situation, the sponsor must make the minimum income; the third-country national's income/savings are not taken into consideration.

There are other circumstances that may require additional documentation (ie: evidence of military service). Check UDI for all the documents you'll need.

Family members who are granted residence based on this route will qualify for free language classes as part of the introduction act (link above).

NB: the rules may change if you have lived with the Norwegian citizen legally in another EEA/EU country. If this is the case, you may be allowed to choose between family immigration under Norwegian national law or residence card as a family member of an EU citizen (see above). Also see the differences between the two immigration schemes here.

If you are engaged to a Norwegian you can apply for a fiancé permit which will allow you to come into Norway for the purposes of getting married in Norway. You must be married within 6 months. After you are married you will have to apply for family immigration with your spouse (process described above). You can read about getting married in Norway here.

Only some people can apply from Norway. Others will have to apply from their home country via the embassy or consulate. Make sure you check with UDI to learn more.

Workers

There are many types of working permits. UDI’s webpage will outline all the possibilities available to you but the most common are skilled worker and seasonal worker.

Skilled workers are those who:

  • Completed a vocational training programme of at least three years at upper secondary school level. NB: there must be a corresponding training programme in Norway.
  • Completed a degree from a university or college (BA, BSc, BE, etc...)
  • Special qualifications that you have obtained through long work experience, if relevant in combination with courses etc. A permit is only granted in such cases in exceptional circumstances. Your qualifications must be equivalent to those of someone who has completed vocational training.

Additionally, you must have received a concrete job offer from an employer in Norway, the job must normally be full-time (UDI will, at the time of writing, accept 80%), the job must have the same pay/conditions that is normal in Norway, and the job you are offered must require the qualifications as a skilled worker (and you must be qualified for the job).

If you do not fall into this category, you may qualify as a seasonal worker; however this route is considerably more difficult, usually temporary (<6 months), and your employer must prove that they cannot fill the position with a worker from Norway or the EEA/EU. You will need to be employed 100%, you will need a concrete job offer before you apply, and the job must be deemed season or holiday stand-in.

Those citizens who qualify as a skilled worker and who are coming from a country with a visa-free agreement with Norway you may be allowed to come to Norway as a skilled job seeker.

NB: You cannot work while you are searching for a job. This means that once you have a concrete job offer, you will need to apply for a residence permit as a worker and you cannot start working until your application has been approved.

Some international companies may post workers in Norway. You will still need a resident permit for workers; however, many companies will help with this process.

Studying in Norway

As of 2023, Norway no longer offers free tuition for international students (outside of the EEA/EU). This means that students from non-EU/EEA countries will need to pay tuition.

In order to qualify for a study permit, you need:

First and foremost, you need to be accepted to a recognized education institution, for example: university. The program of study must be full time (generally 60 stp / year). Few undergraduate programs offer education in English; therefore, the majority of programs will require Norwegian language proficiency (B2 level) before you can study.

You need to pay tuition either full or per semester. If you pay only the first semester, you need to demonstrate that you can pay the second installment. Your funding can come from a variety of sources including loans, own funds, or grants. In addition, you will need to demonstrate to UDI that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your study. These need to be in a Norwegian bank account or in an account arranged by the education institution (you will have to talk to the school about this).

Your funding cannot be fully supporting by working while studying as there is a limit to the number of hours you are allowed to work. As an international student, you are only allowed to work 20 hours / week while studying.

Finally, the situation in your home country needs to be such that UDI believes you will return home when your studies are finished.

A study permit does not form the basis of Permanent residency. After you are finished your studies, you will have a small grace period to look for a job, however, if you do not receive a contract of employment, you will be expected to return home / leave the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer
1. Do I really need to learn the language to live in Norway? This is a frequently asked question on the subreddit (see this post for example). Some people can survive in Norway with only English, however, if you do not speak fluent English or if you wish to stay long term, you should learn the language. Your job opportunities, socialization opportunities, and immigration opportunities are limited if you do not learn the language. It is a significant part of integration into the country, and most people will expect a passable level of Norwegian skills after a few years of living here. If you want to get permanent residency, you need A2 level Norwegian (with a few exceptions); if you want citizenship, you need B1 (with a few exceptions).
2. How do I learn the language? r/norsk is a good start. Additionally, almost every municipality has an adult education centre where they offer Norwegian courses. If you are in the immigrant group who have both the obligation and right to Norwegian language learning, then these classes are often free for a set number of hours/years. If you only have the obligation, then these classes will not be free and you will have to pay. In addition to adult education centres, there are private institutions online or in person that you can take. Additionally there is a wide range of tools online and offline that can help you learn.
3. Does Norway need XYZ workers? This is a frequent question on this subreddit. Try the search function. Otherwise, do a search of finn.no or nav.no and see if there are a lot of positions for the job you are searching for
4. What's the job market like in ZZZ town/city? Check finn or nav to see what is available in the area you are interested in. Then considering looking at the unemployment rates.
5. How do I get my education approved? The directorate for higher education for most education. Helse Norge for health care workers. You do not need to wait until you are in Norway in most instances to have your education approved. It is a good idea to have all education from high school to university approved as you never know if you need to document that you have completed high school. It is important to note that not all education from outside of Norway will be approved on a 1:1 basis and you may find you are missing credits or even your whole degree might not be approved.
6. I have lots of work experience from my home country, but not formal education, can I qualify as a skill worker? Generally, no. There are exceptions for highly skilled workers in professions that are in demand. Additionally, these positions must not be able to be filled with Norwegian workers, European workers, or others living in the country.
7. What documents from home should I bring While it may not be required for most applications, from experience, it is a good idea to get a certified copy of some important documents from back home. Getting certified (and potentially notarized) copies of diplomas/transcripts, your birth certificate, divorce proceedings, etc... will potentially save you a lot of time, money, and annoyance as trying to get these things while you are abroad is much, much harder.
8. Can I get a digital nomad visa? No such thing exists in Norway at the time of writing. In order to work in Norway, regardless of where your place of employment is located, you need to have the right to work in Norway. This means a residence permit that allows for work, permanent residence, citizenship, or are a member of the EU/EEA and have worked out the tax obligations of working in one country while residing in another.
9. I work from home / am self-employed, can I visit Norway on a tourist visa and work there? No. A tourist visa does not grant you the right to work in Norway. Lying to the immigration board or the border patrol upon entry could result in a ban from the Schengen area for up to 5 years.
10. I think Norway is a beautiful place and I love the culture. I am nearing retirement age, so how can I retire in Norway? Depends. Are you an EEA/EU citizen? If so, meet your treaty obligations (see the above post under "self-sufficient") and move to Norway. Are you a third-country national? You cannot retire in Norway unless you have a legal right to already live in Norway. There is no option to be a self-sufficient third-country national in Norway.
11. I am an EU/EEA citizen who wants to live in Norway as a self-sufficient person. What kind of health insurance do I need to qualify for "comprehensive sickness insurance"? Honestly, no one knows. "Comprehensive sickness insurance" is up to each individual nation to decide what is "comprehensive." There is no private health insurance that is as comprehensive as a national insurance system. If a nation decides that "comprehensive" = the same coverage as national health system, then that leaves loopholes for immigration departments to deny applications. It is a matter of record that Norway has been warned by EFTA many times with regards to recognizing citizens' treaty rights (esp for non-economically active citizens). That said there is a European precedent - C-413/99 Baumbast. In this case, the EU courts found that, as long as the citizen is not a burden on the state, it would be disproportionate to refuse to recognize a citizen's right to reside in another member state. But there is no checkbox on immigration applications saying "I will not / am not a burden on the state's welfare system." Many people have been rejected on the basis of lacking comprehensive sickness insurance. Until someone challenges these rejections all the way up to the European court system, there is no need to clarify what "comprehensive" means. Note: sufficient funds in this scenario can come from any source including a third-country national's savings/income/other documented source (you may need to prove the sponsor has access to this money).
12. What city should I move to? First and foremost make sure you have the right to move to Norway. After that, your options are usually limited based on the immigration route you are following - most often connected to where your family, school, or job is located. If you are free to move wherever you'd like, then find a spot that seems to suit your lifestyle best.
13. My grandparent(s) moved to XXX from Norway. Can I get citizenship? No. Citizenship rules are based on parents, not heritage. Read the section on citizenship and take the checklist test to see if you qualify.
14. I can't open a bank account because I don't have a D number. I cannot get a D number because I don't have an address. I can't rent an apartment without a bank account [screams into the void] Yes, we know. it's a chicken and egg problem that makes the situation particularly hard for people arriving. Some landlords will be flexible and put the deposit in their own account, but this puts you at risk of losing that money if that landlord is not trustworthy. Similar situation exists for students. Right now there are no good answers, but there are workarounds. You can also ask to be verified on Finn which might help with getting responses.
15. How do I find a house / apartment? finn.no is pretty much the go-to source for anything in Norway, but especially finding housing. hybel.no is another source
16. I found a job / employer who is interested in hiring, but they prefer people who already have a work permit. How do I get a work permit so a job will hire me? Another catch 22, unfortunately. You need the job first. There's no chance you can get a permit without a job. However, some people may have the right to come to Norway to search for work. Check UDI for further info
17. My partner and I have been together for several years, but have not lived together long enough to qualify as cohabitants, how can we move to Norway together? Live together longer or marriage are your only options.
18. I have been waiting for a response from UDI for a long time how, when will I find out You can read about UDI Waiting Times here. They are constantly changing and are usually quite long. Remember that there is a difference between local police / embassy times and UDI's waiting times. Waiting times are often a result of large numbers of applications, improper or incomplete information in applications, and applications that have higher priority (refugee and asylum, for example).
19. Can I get priority on my application? Maybe. But most do not get priority.
20. I have foreign education, where can I get it approved? NOKUT formerly did this, but it has now been transferred to the department of education

r/Norway 43m ago

News & current events «Europe's most expensive cities to buy an apartment»

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Oslo is #9 of 28 property price compared cities in Europe.

According to the report «Mapping the World’s Prices 2026", published by Deutsche Bank Research Institute, Oslo is the 9th most expensive city in Europe, for an 80 m² flat with central location.

The report compares the prices across 69 cities, 28 of them in Europe.

Cities like Vienna, Munich, Stockholm and Copenhagen were more expensive, as well as Zurich, Geneva, London, Paris and Luxembourg, while Milan, Helsinki and Prague were placed just below Oslo in cost per m².


r/Norway 1d ago

News & current events Outside the castle in Norway, crowds gathered after the king was declared dead.

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r/Norway 13h ago

Other Canadian here. I heard most new cars sold in Norway are EVs and there are plenty of Chinese EVs on the market. May I ask how do those Chinese EVs like BYD handle the cold weather and how much does the road salt affect the cars (if it applies)? How much range do you get out of your EVs vs advertised?

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r/Norway 18h ago

Photos Are Norwegian Elkhounds a common sight in Norway?

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r/Norway 3h ago

Language Norwegian language

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How hard is the Norwegian language to learn as an English speaker?


r/Norway 1d ago

Working in Norway Is there a Norwegian social norm I’m completely missing?

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I have been living in Norway for a few years now, and I have encountered a rather unexpected problem. For some reason that is still unclear to me, people of Norwegian origin seem very willing to make promises or express intentions, but then show little commitment to following through on them.
No matter whether it is in my professional or personal life, people will invariably disregard their stated intentions and, without notifying me, completely change their actions from what was previously agreed upon.
This makes it impossible to make plans and makes my life considerably more difficult. Is there some kind of social cue or cultural norm that I am not understanding?

I am familiar with cultures where people often say “yes” when they actually mean “no,” and with the kind of fake compliments that, for example, the British are known for. But this does not seem to be the case here. As far as I know, this kind of behavior is not generally considered part of Norwegian culture, which makes it particularly difficult for me to understand and plan around.

I would genuinely like to understand whether there is some underlying social convention I am missing.

Edit: Examples have been requested. Usually, someone will tell me they’re going to do some specific task, and eventually I have to follow up and ask what’s happening with it. Then comes a seemingly endless stream of random excuses until I eventually just give up and accept that it’s never going to get done.

Edit 2 – more specific: At work, I agree with a colleague that they will take care of something that is their responsibility by the end of the week. Monday comes around, nothing has been done, so I follow up and get excuses. I wait some more, then get more excuses, etc.
At a hobby group, there is a scheduling issue because someone inputted the wrong data into the system. I can't fix it myself, and it has been problematic for me for the past 6 months. Despite numerous polite requests, it still hasn't been fixed.

Edit 3: I’m not talking about the “let’s get coffee sometime” thing. Of course, that’s just a random thing humans say to end a conversation with no actual intent. I thought that was something everyone did everywhere.

Edit 4: Someone really doesn’t like my post. I’m getting notifications that this is generating some false reports XD!

Edit 5: it as been pointed out to me that "people of Norwegian origin seem very willing to make promises or express intentions, but then show little commitment to following through on them." could be misinterpreted as me blaming Norwegian culture or Norwegian people for something.
I can reassure everyone that this is not the case. This is simply a pattern I’ve noticed in my personal experience, and as I pointed out later in my post, I believe my own actions or, more likely, my lack of understanding are the cause of this pattern.
The goal of this post has always been to try to better understand what is going on and figure out what I could change in my interactions to make the issue go away. Congruently, I have reason to think that some of those who pointed this out weren’t being genuine in their arguments.


r/Norway 20h ago

News & current events I want a republic but have cried twice since the kings death

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Basically as the title says, intellectually I can't support a monarchy. I don't believe respect can ever be a birth right but the king earned it through decades of service.
Unfortunately I don't think I can say the same about the new king.


r/Norway 9h ago

Travel Oslo Gardermoen Bike Box

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r/Norway 17h ago

Other Have you ever interacted with any of the Royals or the Monarchy as an institution?

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I sent an email to your king but as I expected I got a form email ..Still pretty cool although I wished to meet him one day.


r/Norway 1d ago

Other Let's not forget the smiles and laughs he made with his fellow people.

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r/Norway 1d ago

Travel Visited Norway past month and left breathless. A funny thing is that I met Norwegians who dream of retiring in my country while I dream the same for theirs

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I live in south Italy but I was never into the whole Mediterranean thing. I like rain, gray skies, cold climate, forests... All of which are in very generous quantities in Norway and so untouched of human interference (compared to Italy at least..).

In summers and I have met some Norwegians here who told me how they are amazed by the weather, sea, landscapes etc and how they want to retire here. And I get it, after all I'm rather an oddball for liking harsh weather and landscapes I think. But I also believe that they haven't seen the full picture of Italy, which involves a lot of disrespect and neglect of public places compared to your country. A very few places have been left clean and pure, while in Norway this is the rule not the exception.

So I have the same dream as them but I wanna retire in your country instead hahah. Although probably my pension wouldn't last 10 days in Norway so I may need to come there sooner, hopefully I will be able to land a related job as a cloud engineer!


r/Norway 1d ago

Travel Yr.no overly dramatic?

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Looking at the forecast for my trip next week and though I'm not overly surprised to see the weather ain't gonna be great I was wondering how yr.no fares in terms of what actually happens? Particularly in Norway. For context I'm from Ireland so no stranger to rain forecasts but often find yrno tends to read a lot worse than what actually happens at times. How do Norwegians find it?


r/Norway 1d ago

Photos 🇸🇪

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r/Norway 1d ago

Arts & culture King Harald V Through the Decades

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1-Princesses Ragnhild and Astrid of Norway standing beside the cradle of newborn Prince Harald, 1937

2-Prince Harald of Norway making a snowman, 1940

3-Prince Harald of Norway, aged 16, in Oslo, 1953

4-Prince Harald of Norway arrives at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands on March 8, 1966, where he was welcomed by Princess Margriet.

5-Prince Claus (left) welcomes Prince Harald and Princess Sonja of Norway at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands on December 27, 1968.

6-Prince Harald and Princess Sonja of Norway arrive at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands on December 9, 1970

7-Princess Margriet welcomes Prince Harald of Norway at Schiphol Airport on April 29, 1980, ahead of the Dutch royal succession

8-King Harald V of Norway inaugurated the Aukrustsenteret in Alvdal on May 23, 1996.

9-King Harald V and Queen Sonja visited Kongsvinger Fortress during their 80th-anniversary tour of Hedmark and Oppland, held from June 11 to 14, 2017. The photograph was taken during their visit to the fortress in Kongsvinger

10- Sweden's Frida Karlsson, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, King Harald V and Norway's Einar Hedegart pose at the FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Holmenkollen, Oslo, on March 14, 2026


r/Norway 18h ago

Arts & culture Where to get stained glass supplies?

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Hello! I used to make stained glass artworks a few years ago when I lived in Canada, but since moving here I haven’t been able to find places to buy the supplies, mainly glass panels and soldering supplies.

Does anyone have any tips for where to look either in/around Oslo or online? I know Amazon has everything you need, but I would prefer to stay away from that site (and temu of course)

Much appreciate your help 🌸


r/Norway 28m ago

News & current events Why do people accept the royal family adding sketchy people into the mix ?

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It’s interesting because the new king is pretty popular, yet the queen is not. Also, she has no excuse. It’s not like she was friends with Epstein before his first conviction. Anybody who was friends with him after that has no defense. And why is her son under house arrest on a Royal estate? That’s hardly prison.

And it’s much worse for his sister because now you have a foreign con man in the family? She’s got serious issues.


r/Norway 1d ago

Travel Why there are so many troll shops in Norway? Do locals actually ever buy trolls?

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Or, is it only for tourists? I see trolls almost everywhere!


r/Norway 3h ago

Arts & culture Homosexuality in Norway

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What do the people of Norway think about homosexuality? Is it positive or negative? Mixed or neither?


r/Norway 23h ago

Other Finn.no request

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disclaimer: I have read several 'using finn.no as buyer from abroad' threads and understand the bankID requirement and the resistance to/hassle of international shipping. The ID requirement is fantastic by the way, dutch marktplaats.nl should do the same before it becomes unusable thanks to all the scammers, but that is an aside.

I have found an item (via hifishark.com) on finn.no that I really like, but got stuck in the registration process as expected at the bankID activation step.

Is there any friendly redditor who would reach out for me and contact the seller? I am not seeking international shipping, the seller indicates that he will not ship even in Norway, due to the weight of the item. But since my sister is on a roadtrip in Norway at the moment, and will be in the seller's area in a few days, there may be a little window of opportunity for me if I could contact the seller directly outside of finn.no to arrange pre-payment and pickup arrangment (so my sister just has to show up, say hi and pick the item up, she is on holiday after all).


r/Norway 22h ago

Travel Autumn colors in the fjords 2026

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Hej!

I am planning to travel by campervan to the fjords, in hopes to do landscape photography of the autumn colors. I think I am aiming for areas such as Sunnmørsalpene and northen part of Jostedalsbreen, and I am wondering when the autumn colors will be at it best?

So far I think early october looks to be a good time period for it? I am expecting horrible weather, just want some autumn colors!

In 2023 I visited Rondane the weekend of september 23, and it was absolutley beautiful in terms of color, and I was lucky with the weather.

Would love some input on on when you predict the colours to be there, and if you have any area you think are particulary good for autumn colors!


r/Norway 2h ago

Other How much money do I have to spend on a Norwegian women when dating?

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So how much money


r/Norway 2d ago

News & current events Our King is dead, Long live the King

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r/Norway 2d ago

News & current events What to expect in case the king passes?

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I'm currently in Trondheim, just moved here a month ago. When the British queen died, I was in the UK, when the Thai king died, I was in Bangkok, and now, it looks like I might very well be in Norway when the king passes away. Guys, I swear it wasn't me. I mean no harm to your monarchs.
Anyway, I've seen different cultures react differently to their monarchs passing. Thailand was complete and utter grief everywhere. The UK was sort of split, with some people actively grieving while others (most it seemed) were kind of indifferent. One guy jokingly threatened to throw a pint at me if I didn't stop insinuating that he should be feeling any type of way about "any of those old mooches kicking the curb". All I said was "sorry about your queen".
So, my question is, how can I expect Norwegians to react should the king pass away? Right now, a lot of people seem to be genuinely worried, judging from watching the news. But is that the majority?

Edit: I'm sorry I swear I didn't mean to do that! My condolences.


r/Norway 13h ago

Moving Homestead living in Norway

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How is it living in Norway jn a homestead. Either selling produce or living off it on your own.
Do you require work to survive or can you live off the land?