Q: I'm an EEA / EU-national moving to Norway. Where can I find relevant information?
A: Check out these links:
http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/News/2008/EEA-nationals-do-not-need-to-apply-for-residence-permits-/
http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/Central-topics/Work-and-residence/Work-and-residence-EUEEAEFTA-citizens/Temporary-registration-system-for-EEA-citizens/
Q: I am moving to Norway, where do I find relevant information?
A: Look up the following web-sites:
http://www.nyinorge.no/
http://www.norway.no/
(Frequently Asked Questions http://www.norway.no/oss/ )?
Customs: www.toll.no
Q: Where do I find information about work and residence permits in Norway?
A: Please see www.udi.no/templates/Tema.aspx?id=9352 or http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/Central-topics/Work-and-residence/Work-and-residence-EUEEAEFTA-citizens/
Q: Where in Greece can I learn to speak Norwegian?
A: Here you can find some useful information.
Q: Is my Greek driving licence valid in Norway ?
A: Yes, all driving licences issued from EU and EEA-countries are valid in Norway. Due to the EEA- agreement, drivers licences from EU and EEA countries are accepted equally. A valid drivers licence issued in an EEA country can be exchanged for the corresponding drivers licence in the country of residence. More information at Vegvesenets pages.
Q: How do I open a Norwegian bank account?
A: To open a bank account in Norway, choose a bank and simply submit a copy of your passport, a statement from your bank in your home country (letter of recommendation). It is also necessary to provide your identification number "D" or "ID" (see next question). Credit cards are difficult to obtain for foreigners. There are no checks in Norway.
Q: How can I get a D-Number?
A: A D-number (dummy number) is a registration number for foreign nationals in Norway, who are not registered in the Norwegian Population Register (folkeregister), and therefore have not been assigned a Norwegian personal identification number (personnummer). A D-number is required to carry out certain transactions in Norway, for example in order to open a bank account in Norway, or register a company.
The public office responsible for processing requests for D-numbers is the personal registry: E-mail: personregisteret@skatteetaten.no
Other agencies that may provide advice on how to obtain a D-number include local tax offices in Norway, or if you are a migrant worker based in Oslo, Kirkenes or Stavanger the Service Centre for foreign workers will help you apply for a D-number.
Alternatively, the public authority which requires that you have a D-number should assist you with requesting a D-number. For example, if you wish to register a legal business entity, the Brønnøysund Register Centre, the public authority responsible, has a form which you may download and complete to request for assignment of a D-number (click on the link "Engelsk").