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Singaporean expat in Norway

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Lives in Oslo

Registration: 29 February 2012

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fornight replied to a thread
5 years ago
Gabeyyyy

Pregnant au pair by Gabeyyyy

Hi everyone! I am from the Philippines and currently an au pair in Sweden. I am 5 months pregnant now with a Norwegian father. He’s willing to take responsibility for the baby. But unfortunately, he doesn’t have a job. We are planning ...

fornight

I am not sure you want to get stressed over your residence in Norway. Maybe it is better that you have your child in Philippines and your bf marries you in Philippines. It is written in UDI that it is better to apply family unification if you are ... Read More

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5 years ago
GuestPoster6794

Can I stay with my half Norwegian daughter in Norway after a divorce? by GuestPoster6794

I'm an Egyptian woman that moved to Norway with my Norwegian husband and our daughter around 4 years ago. While our daughter had the right to stay with her dad in Norway as she has the citizenship. I had to go back after my tourist visa expires ...

fornight

yes, you should contact the crisis senter and seek their advise. I know you can seek for residency based on abuse from spouse but that only works if your original residence is from family ... Read More

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5 years ago
mike28282

skilled work permit applicant from India: queries regarding process by mike28282

Hi all !, I'm MIchael, and have to apply for a skilled work permit in Norway as early as possible from Bangalore , India. I have queries regarding the visa application process and would be glad if people can help out. 1- I would need to submit ...

fornight

Hi all !, I'm MIchael, and have to apply for a skilled work permit in Norway as early as possible from Bangalore , India. I have queries regarding the visa application process and would be glad if people can help out. 1- I would need to ... Read More

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5 years ago
Nextpay

Divorce proceedings-norway by Nextpay

I am a Norwegian citizen married to a British citizen in August 2017. We separated in September 2018 until August 2019 during which a separation license was issued and cancelled. Our marriage has broken down again. We have a 6 month old child. My ...

fornight

Thank you for your reply. I completely understand where you are coming from and I am exploring my options because there is a child involved. I am a house wife- does this make a difference?Even if you are a housewife, you still ... Read More

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5 years ago
Diksha

Just for fun: How well do you know Norway? by Diksha

Hello everyone, We would like to invite you to take part in a knowledge test based on Norway. Find a few questions below: 1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Norway? 2. What currency is used in Norway? 3. List the ...

fornight

1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Norway? Oslo 2. What currency is used in Norway? Norweigan Krone 3. List the national symbols of Norway. I googled -- standing golden lion on a red background, bearing a golden crown and axe ... Read More

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5 years ago
Priscilla

Payment methods in Norway by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Once you’re settled in Norway, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...

fornight

well, most of my purchases are paid via card. I do keep some cash like notes and coins in my purse because: - the lockers in swimming pool needs 10kr coin as deposit - some shopping trolleys require 10kr coin as deposit - wine lottery in work ... Read More

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5 years ago
chidosky4ril

Live and work in Norway. Please advise! by chidosky4ril

Hello, I wish to inquire about living and working in Norway. I am a Nigerian resident in Malaysia and just completed my Msc degree in Electronics and wish to relocate. I desire to live and work in Norway with my wife who is also an Msc degree ...

fornight

Your wife can consider to try to apply for position in DNV. This is a company which hire a lot of foreigners. She can google the website. Maybe there is a DNV company in Malaysia and she can start working there...then internally transfer to Oslo ... Read More

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5 years ago
Miavnsa

Waiting time for Family visa (Norway) by Miavnsa

Hei I applied for a spouse visa last week (09Jan2019) Me and my Husband got married in 2017 and are both under 25. According to the website i will have to wait 5 months before i will be interviewed (Because we are under 25) I am a South African ...

fornight

Hello , I’m from Africa as well , married to a Norwegian man , but recently just applied for a visit visa ( 3month) on July 18 but yesterday my husband got a mail asking him to send some photos of us and stamps on his passport that shows he ... Read More

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5 years ago
SanjKapoor

Temporary Residence Permit Rejection by SanjKapoor

Hi Friends, Recently I received a rejection for my temporary residence permit on the grounds of insufficient funds though I had submitted the letter from my University which states that I have met their requirements. I don't understand why only ...

fornight

Is it possible to travel to Oslo without the temporary residence permit? Do you have any idea about it?It depends if your country has signed a visa free agreement with Norway. For example, I am able to travel to Norway for 90 days without visa or ... Read More

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5 years ago
SanjKapoor

Temporary Residence Permit Rejection by SanjKapoor

Hi Friends, Recently I received a rejection for my temporary residence permit on the grounds of insufficient funds though I had submitted the letter from my University which states that I have met their requirements. I don't understand why only ...

fornight

That is so unfortunate. Then you must call the UDI. It might take a long time for them to pick up the call but there is no choice. Make sure you have all the information ready so that they can help you to check why they think you have ... Read More

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5 years ago
james mack

HARSH TRUTH... ARE YOU COMING TO NORWAY?? by james mack

I see alot of people on this forum who are "economic emigrants" wanting to move to Norway. I just want to get my point accross feel free to add comments if you live here and feel differently. I have been contated on this site by people wanting to ...

fornight

From day one, when I got my residence permit I had exactly the same rights as other white Norwegians. UnbelievableThat was not what you wrote in your post. You said residence permit and not norwegian passport. My passport is much more powerful ... Read More

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5 years ago
SanjKapoor

Temporary Residence Permit Rejection by SanjKapoor

Hi Friends, Recently I received a rejection for my temporary residence permit on the grounds of insufficient funds though I had submitted the letter from my University which states that I have met their requirements. I don't understand why only ...

fornight

maybe you should check with the university and ask if they can help you. I am sure you are not the first student that encounter such problem. Read More

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5 years ago
james mack

HARSH TRUTH... ARE YOU COMING TO NORWAY?? by james mack

I see alot of people on this forum who are "economic emigrants" wanting to move to Norway. I just want to get my point accross feel free to add comments if you live here and feel differently. I have been contated on this site by people wanting to ...

fornight

Same rights? Can you vote in the norwegian parliamentary elections? no. What residence permit do you have? Skilled worker residence permit holders do not have the same right as norwegians. When norwegians are unemployed, they can get ... Read More

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5 years ago
Manuel Julio

I love Norway and am hoping to move there! by Manuel Julio

Hello folks,how are you today my name is Manuel Júlio am an Angolan and still lives in the country... I’ve always wanted to visit Norway and if I should this would be my first time,am just hoping to gather as much information as possible ...

fornight

https://www.sysselmannen.no/en/Visitors/Entry-and-residence/ I just know that you don't need a visa to go to Svalbard, which is part of Norway. Read More

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5 years ago
SanjKapoor

Temporary Residence Permit Rejection by SanjKapoor

Hi Friends, Recently I received a rejection for my temporary residence permit on the grounds of insufficient funds though I had submitted the letter from my University which states that I have met their requirements. I don't understand why only ...

fornight

You should call them up and check. It might be because you miss a document etc. Read More