Norway Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Norway. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Norway.
Visas & Permits
- Visiting Norway: Who can visit Norway without a Visa?
- Norwegian visas: Which short-term visa should you apply for?
- Applying for a short-term visa in Norway: The application process
- Working and living in Norway: The new Immigration Act
- Permanent residency: How to apply for a permanent residence permit
Jobs
- Introduction: Jobs for foreigners in Norway
- Looking for work: How to find a job in Norway
- Job applications in Norway: Cover letters, CV's and job interviews
- Employment contracts: Your rights and responsibilities
- Working in Norway: Hours, culture and working conditions
- Taxation in Norway: Income tax and wealth tax
- Social security in Norway: National insurance payments & pensions
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The Norwegian Housing Market
- Finding accommodation: How to find a flat in Norway
- Rental agreements: What to look out for
- Housing ads in Norway: Typical vocabulary
Health
- Introduction: The Norwegian health care system
- Health insurance in Norway: Who is entitled to free medical care?
- Doctors, hospitals and dentists: Costs and useful information
- Pharmacies: Where to get medication in Norway
- Special services: Psychological treatments, translations and home care
Money
- Introduction: The currency in Norway
- Cost of living: How high is the cost of living in Norway?
- Banking: Norwegian banks and bank accounts
- Bank accounts: How to open a bank account in Norway
- Payments and withdrawals: Credit cards, debit cards and ATMs
- Money transfers: Transferring money to and from Norway
Language
Telephone & Internet
- Introduction: The Norwegian telecommunications market
- Fixed phone lines: Setting up a phone line in Norway
- Mobile phones: How to get a mobile phone in Norway
- Internet: How to access the internet in Norway
Education
- Schools in Norway: The Norwegian education system
- Higher education: Universities, colleges and other institutions
Travel & Leisure
- Norwegian beaches: Where to lay in the sun
- Climate in Norway: What’s the weather like?
- Rules of the road: Driving in Norway
- Driving permits: Getting your Norwegian drivers licence
- Getting around in Norway: Public transportation
- Importing a car: How to bring your car to Norway
- Places to visit: Six things to see and do in Norway
- Ecotourism in Norway: A sustainable travel experience
Culture
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad