Migrationdiary
South African expat in Norway
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About me
South African
Lives in Oslo
Speaks Norwegian, English
Registration: 18 September 2008
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to stay or to go??? by forms
We are a family of 4, having moved from the UK 2 1/2 years ago. We live in a small town near Drammen, with one of us working in Oslo and one studying/working locally. Our two children are in primary school/nursery, and we have bought an old house ...
I've been back in Norway for 3 years now and to be honest - I'm not sure I would have kept my equanimity without the overseas holidays. Not sure how my South African husband does it - he can't even speak Norwegian. Leaving is not really an option ... Read More
A Little Help... :) by sayea
Hi Im sayea im a 31 year old women from england I have a 9 year old son.. and I have some questions... Its kinda hard to find answers online to the questions and my Norwegian boyfriend has even less of a clue then i do.. any help with the ...
Question no 3 - there's a daycare by the name of Do re mi in Fredrikstad (Trosvik area)which tends to employ a lot of English speakers. I know a few people who have worked there for a while before they have moved onto other things. This is a great ... Read More
type of visa to apply by ronageir
God dag!!! I just want some ideas & opinions to those who have already had an experience in applying a visa to Norway. I am married to a Norwegian for almost 1 year now. My husband plans to bring me in Norway so we are now preparing things to ...
Yip - once it's in the system you just have to wait it out. Good luck - I hope it all works out and doesn't take too long. Read More
type of visa to apply by ronageir
God dag!!! I just want some ideas & opinions to those who have already had an experience in applying a visa to Norway. I am married to a Norwegian for almost 1 year now. My husband plans to bring me in Norway so we are now preparing things to ...
Yes, it can really take that long. No, it is not sure that you will get it. Main concerns of UDI are: Does your Norwegian spouse have accommodation i.e rental or own property. How much money does the Norwegian spouse earn - has to be over Kr ... Read More
Please share your experiences Best and Worst by Lilje
Hej ! I am planning to move to Norway (eventually :D), and I would love to hear from those who have done it, what were the best experiences and the worst. I have heard so many things, like it's too expensive to own a car and drive !?? Anyway, ...
Hei Klaus, Thanks for the reply. I guess I have a lot of questions but I wanted to know.... 1) What do the Norwegian people think of the English ? 2) Would it be difficult to find a job ? (Jeg laerer Norsk). 3) Coming over from England, would I ... Read More
type of visa to apply by ronageir
God dag!!! I just want some ideas & opinions to those who have already had an experience in applying a visa to Norway. I am married to a Norwegian for almost 1 year now. My husband plans to bring me in Norway so we are now preparing things to ...
The entry visa (know as D-visa) is a visa allowing you to enter Norway and gives you 7 days to apply for the family reunification visa when you arrive. In other words it allows you to enter and live in Norway whilst you are waiting for UDI to ... Read More