David
Serial expatNorwegian expat in Scotland
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Lives in Glasgow
Speaks English, Norwegian
Registration: 15 December 2009
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Buying a car in Norway by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Norway, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Norway: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...
Buying and running a car in Norway is horrendously expensive. I would recommend avoiding it if at all possible. You can read a bit more about rules at Statens Vegvesen (the government agency in charge) at http://www.vegvesen.no/en/Home David Read More
Making phone calls in Norway by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Norway, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Norway? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
Hello, Landlines are being phased out in Norway, and very few people have on any more. There are several mobile operators e.g. Telenor, NetCom, Onecall, MyCall (which is good if you plan international calls), Chess, Tele2 ... The cost usually ... Read More
Pressure cooker in oslo by Routima
Hello, I am an Indian, living in Oslo. I really want to buy a pressure cooker. Experts, please help, how can I find it ? Thanks a lot, Routima
Hello, I think you might have problems finding one if you restrict yourself to a particular model. Norway is a small market and choice is often limited. You can of course order from abroad over the internet, but you will have to pay import taxes. ... Read More
Molasses by d.jane.s
So glad I've found this page! Luckily a trip to Sweden brings in my butter for shortbread. Is there a molasses equivalent in Norway?? tusen takk...
I prefer to use treacle, but that's almost the same thing. I just looked up some Norwegian recipes for gingerbread and those recipes used lys sirup. I guess you can experiment though if you want to. Read More
Molasses by d.jane.s
So glad I've found this page! Luckily a trip to Sweden brings in my butter for shortbread. Is there a molasses equivalent in Norway?? tusen takk...
I used to see it in Ultra, imported from the UK. I think the Norwegian equivalent is Mørk Sirup, which you should be able to buy in almost any supermarket. I don't think it is identical, but probably close enough for most purposes. Read More
Moving to Scotland from Florida by GG2014
Hello, we are moving to Dundee Scotland or Angus area from Florida and i know the weather is cold but that's ok. My only concern is education for my girls, Does any of you know how can education could affect my children? Or what is the ...
Hello, I would say that in general the standard of education in Scotland is very good. There is of course some variation in quality. I was going to give you a description of the system, but there is a good Wikipedia article on it: ... Read More
National Insurance Number and Jobcentre Plus by dmcart13
Hello, Has anyone here had to got for an interview at the Jobcentre Plus in order to get a national insurance number? What is the purpose of the interview? What is it that they need to know? Thanks for your help, David
Hello, Thanks for your input. We actually had our appointment a few weeks ago and have now received a national insurance number in the post. It went a lot quicker than I had expected. There weren't many questions. The man conducting the ... Read More
Scandinavians? by rolfjo
Hi Just relocated to Glasgow area, any other Scandinavians in the area?
It's hard to live apart like that, so it's good that you have managed to move together. You are right that there are many similarities between Scotland and Norway. That definitely makes the transition easier. It can be a bit daunting to ... Read More
Can any friends tell me how to find job in stavanger by sukriti
I am new in Stavanger and its a couple of weeks that I am here in Stavanger. I do not know how to find a job. Please can anybody can tell how to find job in Stavanger?
Hello, Learning Norwegian is usually essential, although some IT jobs are available without knowing it. I would suggest you have a profile on LinkedIn, since it is popular in Norway and I have heard of several people who have found a job through ... Read More
Looking for Legal Work in Oslo by rystenzel
I am an American attorney who recently moved to Oslo looking for legal work. Any suggestions?
Hello, You might already be aware, but LinkedIn is popular in Norway. Having a profile there might help you to find a job. I suppose you have also looked on www.finn.no/jobb. Good luck, David Read More
anyone waiting for spousal visa(family immigration) visa approval? by MO86
i applied in April 2014
I am afraid the great Norwegian bureaucracy lacks a sense of urgency, unless they want money from you in which case they are surprising efficient. Read More
good carpenter wants to live and work in Norway by carpenter36
good carpenter wants to live and work in Norway Of course, I'd like to meet someone, who would help me start a new life, or someone with whom to start a new life in Norway.
Hello, If you want to move to Norway I would suggest you try to learn some Norwegian. It will help you a lot, even if you only speak a little. You can find a free online course at: http://www.ntnu.edu/now You can find out about the requirements ... Read More