@new_in_norway
Danish expat in Norway
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Registration: 09 June 2010
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New York to Norway? by justin12345
Hello, I am considering moving to Norway in about a year, after my military obligation is up. I have looked through this forum and have seen the pro's and cons so I have an idea of the situation there. My question though is what is the state of ...
Well I would recommend you apply for something online first due to the high living costs - you don't want to pay for rent in an apartment for 4 months if you can't find a job ... Apart from that is the obvious about work visa etc , so make sure you ... Read More
Accommodation by tushar.dhoke
Hi, I am from India & looking for shared accommodation in Odense/Copenhagen. If someone knows please post a reply.Or provide the links where I can find shared accommodation.
Try this accommodation site , http://www.lejebolig.dk/ However I think you would need to register with them first. Also this one http://www.boligportal.dk/ Read More
New York to Norway? by justin12345
Hello, I am considering moving to Norway in about a year, after my military obligation is up. I have looked through this forum and have seen the pro's and cons so I have an idea of the situation there. My question though is what is the state of ...
Justin, A) The minimum salary is at around 100 NOK an hour, or a bit more which is around 15 Euro an hour for any type of work minimum. B) Oslo would be your best bet as you can have friends from the whole world - Pakistan, Vietnam, Sweden, Arab ... Read More
Registration upon arrival to Denmark - advice needed! by ronniesafarov
Hello everybody! I have a question. I'm going to arrive to Copenhagen at the end of August/beginning of September following the receipt of the Green Card visa. In the cover letter which I received along with it, it is stated that in order to get ...
Yes in fact they will have an "English option" when you call the number, maybe they will ask you to press 4 for English or something Read More
Registration upon arrival to Denmark - advice needed! by ronniesafarov
Hello everybody! I have a question. I'm going to arrive to Copenhagen at the end of August/beginning of September following the receipt of the Green Card visa. In the cover letter which I received along with it, it is stated that in order to get ...
I see this website, Expats, has a " Housing" section - try to go there and post an add also. Read More
Registration upon arrival to Denmark - advice needed! by ronniesafarov
Hello everybody! I have a question. I'm going to arrive to Copenhagen at the end of August/beginning of September following the receipt of the Green Card visa. In the cover letter which I received along with it, it is stated that in order to get ...
The fact that you are not in Denmark yet does indeed make it more difficult for you to make an appointment - because the landlords are often not willing to "wait" in case you do not turn up - or they might get earlier room viewing appointments. I ... Read More
Registration upon arrival to Denmark - advice needed! by ronniesafarov
Hello everybody! I have a question. I'm going to arrive to Copenhagen at the end of August/beginning of September following the receipt of the Green Card visa. In the cover letter which I received along with it, it is stated that in order to get ...
Try to have some room viewing appointments ready before you arrive so you dont have to spend all your money in a hotel room. Let them know that you can view the rooms upon arrivals - it can take some days to find an apartment , especially if you or ... Read More
anyone suggest me i can apply for denmark or not? by kalakuntla
hi can anyone suggest me i can apply for denmark or not . i did my masters in mba from uk and having 2years of retail manager experience and i dont know about daniesh language .lot of people saying like if dont have daniesh skills it is very ...
I mean you can always apply - but it is true that it is difficult to find a job without Danish language skills - the exceptions to the rule are in some multinational companies dealing with IT / software - or in the case of Norway , some oil ... Read More
Places to visit in Oslo by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Oslo, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Oslo, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in an ...
I mean as a tourist you would probably want to first stroll Karl Johannes Gate (commonly known as Karl Johan) - that is the high street, the main road in Oslo - it begins at the central station and gradually ascends all the way up to the royal ... Read More
Looking to rent a flat for a couple! by nandors125
Hi All, Me and my girlfriend are moving to Oslo in late October. I had a job offer for one year so I had started to see some websites like finn.no to have an idea on the prices and on the offers. I am looking for a flat studio or 1 bedroom. I ...
The website you just mentioned, finn.no is the best website for this purpose. Go to "eiendom" which means property and then choose " leilighet" which means apartment. Expect a 3 months refundable deposit - the rent for a 1 bedroom flat in Oslo ... Read More
Studies by Mahsa-ab
Can i study in the Denmark?how can I get the denmark visa for studing,and what a bout the language??
Mahsa-ab: In both Denmark and Norway you will find that there are some courses offered in English - especially at Master's level Just go to the universities homepages, such as the University of Oslo , The University of Copenhagen, University of ... Read More
Studies by Mahsa-ab
Can i study in the Denmark?how can I get the denmark visa for studing,and what a bout the language??
In Norway it will be free for you to study (if you can get admission), but I think there are tuition fees in Denmark for foreign students from outside of the EU. Norway is more expensive when it comes to accommodation and food though. Can i study ... Read More
Anyone currently living in Kristiansand? by Bethesda
Tell me what you think? :) Hows everyday life? What do you normally do for fun on the weekends? Seasons?...Holidays? I love Christmas, so how does the town center celebrate? :)
:P Bethesda , have you been shipped off to Norway yet? When you first arrive in Kristiansand, or Norway, you will notice how clean the fresh air is - but also how quiet it is. In Norway, people like outdoor activities I think all town centres ... Read More
student living in Oslo by tgiwa88
Hi, I am moving to Oslo within the next few weeks and would like to get some tips for food, living and anything else. I am still looking for a room to rent if you have any ideas or any rooms available please let me know. look forward to your msg ;)
You need to go to finn.no to find accommodation , here is a direct link for accommodation in Oslo (shared) http://www.finn.no/finn/realestate/lettings/bedsit/result?PROPERTY_TYPE=16&PROPERTY_TYPE=17&areaId=20061 Read More
Learn the language by monik.nyren
As an american in Sweden and have been living here for the last 16 years. I can say that the most important thing to do to succeed here is to LEARN THE LANGUAGE!!! NO ifs about that. I work as a University teacher and never would have landed this ...
Yes that is true - there are very few professions that are entirely English speaking such as multinational companies (IT or otherwise). It is like that in much of Europe - although places such as Geneva and Bruxelles are exceptions to the rule. Read More