Information about Norway

Where can I find job vacancies in Norway, and how do I apply for them? Jobseekers should be aware that knowing Norwegian is normally a basic requirement for finding work. Not knowing Norwegian will strongly limit your job options. Read more

΄Ενας μικρός οδηγός για εύρεση εργασίας στη Νορβηγία από το Σύλλογο Ελλήνων Νορβηγίας στα ελληνικά. Read more

The Directorate of Immigration (UDI) www.udi.no is the central agency in the immigration administration in Norway. Please contact UDI regarding questions linked to family reunification. For more information on various permits and who needs a visa to visit Norway click here. Read more

You may register your application for a visa and a residence permit to Norway online, using the new Application Portal Norway. Read more

Should you not find the answer to your questions, please contact the Embassy at e-mail emb.athens@mfa.no.

• Visiting Norway
• Moving to Norway
• Official Norway
• Business
• General

Do you need help with translating official documents? Read more

Nearly 12 000 foreign nationals are studying at Norwegian institutions of higher education. The Greek student Argiro Roinioti spent a year at the University NTNU in Trondheim to work on her master thesis. -If you like nature, skiing, hiking and snow, then Trondheim is your city! Here you can read more about Argiro’s Norwegian experience. Read more

The interest for the Norwegian language in Greece is growing. There are several ways of learning the language. At the University in Athens’ Department of Foreign Languages the courses are filled up with doctors, lawyers and black metal fans. Read more

Do you want to learn Norwegian? The following centres of study are established in Greece. Read more

Highly qualified Ph.D. students and younger reasearchers are welcome to apply for grants for research stays in Norway. Read more

Norwegian institutions of higher education welcome applications from qualified students from around the world. Giorgios Liassas from Greece recently spent a semester in Norway, and here you can read about his experience. Read more

There are several banks to choose from when opening a bank account in Norway. You will need to contact the bank directly. Here you find a full list of saving banks. Read more

Bringing your dog or cat to Norway is certainly possible, however, you must make the necessary preperations long before the date of departure. Read more