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@pepponeskie

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Filipino expat in Norway

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Filipino

Lives in Bergen, Hordaland

Speaks Filipino, English, Japanese, Norsk

Registration: 17 July 2013

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pepponeskie replied to a thread
6 years ago
Edarlyn Karlstad

Reunification visa by Edarlyn Karlstad

Hi everyone! I'm new here. I just need some help and your advices and reply is much appreciated, thank you in Advance😊 So here's my concern, I and my Husband married last April 25,2018.So the first step we did is to apply for Spouse ...

pepponeskie

Technically you are married with Norwegian so you don't need a spouse visa. info about reunification visa can be found ... Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Working conditions and labour laws in Norway by Priscilla

Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in Norway? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave different ...

pepponeskie

Most of the answers to the questions above can be found here: https://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/en/ Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster1039

family immigration visa by GuestPoster1039

hello i am new here... Just want to have some advice and information because me and my fiance has no idea and we both sad waiting for my visa i applied for my spouse visa last July 17 and got answer from UDI july 23 that they already got my ...

pepponeskie

Sometimes it takes longer processing time for the UDI to have a decesion. 3 months is just normal. I understand you anxiety but you have to deal with it. Specially there are some cases under "marriage for convenience" that UDI is really ... Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
6 years ago
Johnnbee

How much tax will i pay by Johnnbee

Been offered a job in Oslo of 11200 nok per week how much tax would I pay on this thanks

pepponeskie

Johnnbee. it depends on which table you will land into. Most will land on table 7100. Try here: https://tabellkort.app.skatteetaten.no/#/?_k=3suh4f and that would be around 31,5% tax. Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
6 years ago
Emiville

Shortest Processing Time for Family Visa by Emiville

Hi! Im still waiting for the result of my family reunification visa application. As of now average processing time as stated in the udi website is 6 months for applicants from Philippines. Just out of curiosity, can you please post how long you ...

pepponeskie

processing time depends. some of my friends they got it for only 3 days in Manila. some a week, and my wife got it for 1.5 month in Singapore...but that was way back 2013-2014. I guess they are slowly ramping up the "strictness" of these ... Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
6 years ago
paperuser

Marriage by paperuser

Hi, im vin and i live in Phils, i work abroad though, i am separated from my wife but not divorced. I have a girlfriend now in norwAy and she is planning to be sepArated also from his current husband. Basically we are both married still. At this ...

pepponeskie

Well we thought that you are outside Norway, but it seems not. That's why my reply and the other suggest to have a tourist visa. If you are planning to visit here or live with her, there's nothing wrong with it in Norway, but as said, just ... Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
6 years ago
paperuser

Marriage by paperuser

Hi, im vin and i live in Phils, i work abroad though, i am separated from my wife but not divorced. I have a girlfriend now in norwAy and she is planning to be sepArated also from his current husband. Basically we are both married still. At this ...

pepponeskie

Vin, it seems your location is in Trondheim. Well anyway, that wouldn't be a problem here in Norway. You can visit him/her as a tourist. But, just be a ware that your wife/husband in the Phils. can file a case against you if he/she knew about ... Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Norway by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

pepponeskie

I will shed some light but its limited on Bergen area. How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Norway? - 7000- 9000 it depends on the location (this value is based on a single room outside Bergen). How much does it cost to buy an ... Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
10 years ago
jenny168

family reunification visa by jenny168

hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks

pepponeskie

Its an entry visa for Schengen countries. That means, your point of entry is anywhere in Schengen countires (i.e. France, Denmark, Sweden or Norway). Once you arrive here in Norway, you need to report to the police for your residence card and your ... Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
10 years ago
jenny168

family reunification visa by jenny168

hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks

pepponeskie

Its an entry visa for Schengen countries. That means, your point of entry is anywhere in Schengen countires (i.e. France, Denmark, Sweden or Norway). Once you arrive here in Norway, you need to report to the police for your residence card and your ... Read More

pepponeskie created a thread
10 years ago

Looking for an Apartment in Bergen

Hi, Maybe some of you have an idea of an apartment to rent in Bergen area. My work place is in Straume and I wish to stay near to it, let's say 30-minute bus ride. I will be moving in the late of August or early September. Please PM me if you ... Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
10 years ago
jenny168

family reunification visa by jenny168

hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks

pepponeskie

Any update with your wife's application?not yet, she applied at Singapore and they told her it may take 6-8 weeks...so this week is close to fourth week. Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
10 years ago
jenny168

family reunification visa by jenny168

hi! is there someone who has recently applied for family reunification visa? how long did u wait for the result? Thanks

pepponeskie

Just wait for 2 weeks and give us a feedback. Read More

pepponeskie replied to a thread
10 years ago
pepponeskie

Buying online and Tax by pepponeskie

Hi All, I just wanted to ask about buying stuffs online and be delivered here in Norway. Is the item to be charged with taxes before you can claim it? Or is it tax-free with a certain amount?

pepponeskie

Thanks for your responses. :D Read More

pepponeskie created a thread
10 years ago

Buying online and Tax

Hi All, I just wanted to ask about buying stuffs online and be delivered here in Norway. Is the item to be charged with taxes before you can claim it? Or is it tax-free with a certain amount? Read More