Umair
@umairbz
Pakistani looking for information about Luxembourg
Forum
58 posts
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Speaks English, no, urdu, punjabi
Registration: 12 November 2014
Activity
Cost of living in Luxembourg - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Luxembourg, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Hello Everyone, I am considering a move to Luxembourg. Can someone please update the cost of living for 2017 so that I can make a go-no go decision? Thank you. Umair Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourself here 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, My name is Umair and I am moving to work in London for my company for the next few years. I am currently working in Norway and am looking forward to spending the next few years in the UK before I move on to the next adventure. I have some ... Read More
Getting Bank ID in Norway by umairbz
Hi, I have just been informed by my favorite bank (pun intended) that I need to have a "permanent" residency to apply and get a BankID which will take another 2 and half years if I actually stick around for another 2 and a half years. ...
Just to update anyone following up on this thread. I just had a discussion with Nordea. They will be most willing to help with BandID if I move my bank account to them. Bye Bye DNB! :D Read More
Getting Bank ID in Norway by umairbz
Hi, I have just been informed by my favorite bank (pun intended) that I need to have a "permanent" residency to apply and get a BankID which will take another 2 and half years if I actually stick around for another 2 and a half years. ...
Thanks a lot for all the help! Much much appreciated. I just checked the site that you mentioned and yes I do not need a BankID to change my doctor and that is exactly what I wanted to do so thank you for helping me out. :) Read More
Getting Bank ID in Norway by umairbz
Hi, I have just been informed by my favorite bank (pun intended) that I need to have a "permanent" residency to apply and get a BankID which will take another 2 and half years if I actually stick around for another 2 and a half years. ...
Pheebz, I dont have a D number but I have an 11 digit fødselsnummer and yes I also have MinID. The MinID works for most items like tax return submission but for helfo you need a BankID to register and same is the case for Digipost. Thanks for ... Read More
Getting Bank ID in Norway by umairbz
Hi, I have just been informed by my favorite bank (pun intended) that I need to have a "permanent" residency to apply and get a BankID which will take another 2 and half years if I actually stick around for another 2 and a half years. ...
I dont know. I just know that I have a permanent employment contract with a Norwegian technology firm. I have my Fødselsnummer, ATM card, credit card all set up but the BankID is taking forever to settle. Maybe I need to shift from DNB and move ... Read More
Maintaining a wooden floor by umairbz
Hi, Time for some stupid questions. I am a boy living alone so I need some help with keeping the apartment nice and clean especially when my landlord really loves his wooden floor ! :) Quick question. What is the best and easiest way to keep ...
It is funny that almost all the homes in Oslo have wooden floors and no one wants to admit that they dont know how to clean them properly! ;) Just kidding boys and girls. :)) Read More
Getting Bank ID in Norway
Hi, I have just been informed by my favorite bank (pun intended) that I need to have a "permanent" residency to apply and get a BankID which will take another 2 and half years if I actually stick around for another 2 and a half years. ... Read More
Maintaining a wooden floor
Hi, Time for some stupid questions. I am a boy living alone so I need some help with keeping the apartment nice and clean especially when my landlord really loves his wooden floor ! :) Quick question. What is the best and easiest way to keep ... Read More
Things to do after renting an apartment by umairbz
Hi All, I have recently finalized an apartment and will be moving in soon. I just wanted to know if there is anything that I definitely need to look into after moving into the apartment. My list is the following: 1. Change my address with ...
Lol ! I guess that could be one of the important things to do as well. Currently I want to change my football team because they are performing so bad in the Premier League. Read More
Things to do after renting an apartment by umairbz
Hi All, I have recently finalized an apartment and will be moving in soon. I just wanted to know if there is anything that I definitely need to look into after moving into the apartment. My list is the following: 1. Change my address with ...
Thank you Nancy. I'll check with the bank ! Always good to double check anyways. My previous address is at a hotel apartment anyways so they'll keep my posts for a few months. Tusen takk! Read More
Things to do after renting an apartment by umairbz
Hi All, I have recently finalized an apartment and will be moving in soon. I just wanted to know if there is anything that I definitely need to look into after moving into the apartment. My list is the following: 1. Change my address with ...
Thank you ECS! :) Read More
Things to do after renting an apartment
Hi All, I have recently finalized an apartment and will be moving in soon. I just wanted to know if there is anything that I definitely need to look into after moving into the apartment. My list is the following: 1. Change my address with ... Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourself here 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello ! My name is Umair. I moved to Oslo, Norway a few months back in October 2015. It was the toughest time of the year to move here because I had been working in the Middle East and switching from +40 to -10 wasnt very easy but still a lot of ... Read More
Getting Credit Cards in Norway by umairbz
Hi Guys (and Girls), I have recently received my D number so I can now open a bank account. Most of the people I know have an account with DNB because it has an English website probably. I want to open an account with a bank who can issue me a ...
Hi guys. I just got back from the bank DNB. They are saying that it takes 3 years before I can apply for a credit card! Seriously ? I think I should open my account someplace else. Read More